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Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Delicious Mediterranean Pasta Salad for Your Summer Gatherings

This vibrant Mediterranean Pasta Salad is perfect for summer gatherings, blending fresh vegetables, olives, and feta for a delightful dish.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 14 oz Rotini pasta or penne, fusilli
For the Vegetables
  • 1 Large Cucumber peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch half-moons
  • 18 oz Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped finely
For the Olives & Cheese
  • 3/4 cup Olives preferably kalamata
  • 5 oz Feta cheese crumbled just before serving
For the Dressing
  • 1/3 cup Olive Oil extra virgin
  • 4 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 2 tsp Oregano
  • 1 tsp Honey
  • 3 cloves Garlic freshly pressed
For Seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Large pot
  • Colander

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey, and garlic. Add oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Let the dressing sit for about 10 minutes.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add rotini pasta and cook for about 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
  3. Prepare the vegetables: slice cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, thinly slice red onion, and chop parsley.
  4. Rinse the cooked pasta under cold running water for 20-30 seconds to stop the cooking process.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, toss the warm pasta with the dressing. Add the prepared vegetables, olives, and crumbled feta. Mix gently without breaking the feta.
  6. Taste the salad and adjust the seasonings if needed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad tastes better the longer it rests, making it ideal for potlucks and gatherings. Add feta just before serving to maintain its texture.

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