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Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Mediterranean Pasta Salad That Dazzles and Delights

This Mediterranean Pasta Salad is a colorful, easy-to-make dish packed with crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and briny olives, perfect for potlucks and picnics.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 14 oz Rotini or Penne these shapes hold dressing beautifully
For the Vegetables
  • 1 large Cucumber peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch half-moons
  • 18 oz Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 3/4 cup Kalamata Olives sliced
  • 5 oz Feta Cheese crumbled
  • 1/2 Red Onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/3 cup Olive Oil preferably extra-virgin
  • 4 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice fresh
  • 2 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp Honey
  • 3 cloves Garlic freshly pressed
  • 1/2 tsp Salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper to taste
  • 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes optional

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • medium bowl
  • Colander
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey, and garlic. Add oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Let sit for 10-15 minutes.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, around 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  3. Prepare the vegetables while pasta cooks. Slice cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice red onion. Chop parsley.
  4. Rinse pasta under cold water to stop cooking and cool quickly. Drain and let cool for about 5 minutes.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, add warm pasta and pour the vinaigrette over it. Toss to coat the pasta evenly.
  6. Gently fold in cucumber, cherry tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, red onion, and parsley. Mix carefully to maintain the texture.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let flavors deepen.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Consider adding a drizzle of olive oil before serving for enhanced flavor. This pasta salad can be made up to a day in advance for best flavor.

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