Description
This Mediterranean Pasta Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish perfect for summer gatherings or meal prep. With a mix of pasta, fresh vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and a zesty dressing, it’s a satisfying and easy-to-make option for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 12 ounces rotini or penne pasta, cooked and cooled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
- 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
For the Dressing:
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water, then set aside to cool completely.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, feta cheese, and parsley.
- Add the Dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Chill and Serve: Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
Notes
- This salad is perfect for meal prep and tastes even better the next day.
- You can add grilled chicken, tuna, or chickpeas for extra protein.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
