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Mediterranean Pasta Salad


  • Author: emily
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A vibrant and refreshing salad combining pasta with colorful Mediterranean ingredients.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 ounces pasta (e.g., penne or rotini)
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup olives, sliced (e.g., Kalamata or green)
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (e.g., parsley, oregano)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, diced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss until well coated.
  5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.

Notes

Great for meal prep; store dressing separately to retain freshness.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: pasta salad, Mediterranean, summer salad, healthy recipe, vegetarian