Description
A vibrant dish that combines pasta and fresh vegetables for a delightful summer salad, perfect for gatherings or as a comforting meal.
Ingredients
- Pasta (preferably rotini or penne)
- Cherry tomatoes
- Cucumbers
- Red onion
- Black olives
- Feta cheese
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Oregano
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, black olives, and feta cheese.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Notes
Feel free to customize it with extra vegetables or fresh herbs. Preparing it a few hours in advance enhances the flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: pasta salad, Mediterranean salad, summer salad, healthy salad