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