Description
A vibrant and refreshing pasta salad featuring cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, feta cheese, and a zesty dressing, perfect for picnics and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, halved
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta cheese, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
For added flavor, consider roasting the cherry tomatoes. Feel free to customize with other veggies or cheeses like goat cheese or mozzarella.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: pasta salad, Mediterranean, healthy, quick meal, summer dish