Description
A vibrant and refreshing pasta salad that combines colorful vegetables, flavorful feta, and a zesty dressing, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Ensure all vegetables are uniformly diced for even texture and flavor. Customize with additional ingredients like chickpeas or fresh herbs for variety.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: pasta salad, Mediterranean, fresh vegetables, healthy recipes, summer salad