Description
Mediterranean Pasta Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that beautifully encapsulates the flavors of the Mediterranean. This delightful salad features al dente rotini pasta tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, briny Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese, all drizzled with a zesty lemon-oregano dressing. Perfect for summer picnics, family gatherings, or a quick weeknight meal, this recipe comes together in under 30 minutes and is not only easy to prepare but also packed with nutrients. Customize it by adding your favorite proteins like grilled chicken or chickpeas for a satisfying meal that suits any palate. Impress your guests with this light yet flavorful salad that brings a taste of the Mediterranean to your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add cooled pasta to the vegetable mixture and pour the dressing over it. Toss gently to coat.
- Sprinkle feta cheese on top and mix lightly.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least an hour to let flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg