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Mediterranean Pasta Salad

A flavorful and refreshing pasta salad with Mediterranean-inspired ingredients like olives, feta, sun-dried tomatoes, and a lemon-herb vinaigrette. Perfect for potlucks or a light summer meal.

Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Servings
6
Ingredients
  • 1 pound Pasta (rotini, penne, or farfalle)
  • 1/2 cup, pitted and halved Kalamata olives
  • 1/2 cup, oil-packed, drained and chopped Sun-dried tomatoes
  • 4 ounces, crumbled Feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup, diced Cucumber
  • 1/4 cup, thinly sliced Red onion
  • 1/4 cup, chopped Fresh parsley
  • 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 2 cloves, minced Garlic
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper

Cook the Pasta

Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool.

Prepare the Ingredients

Pit and halve the Kalamata olives. Drain and chop the sun-dried tomatoes. Crumble the feta cheese. Dice the cucumber and thinly slice the red onion. Chop the fresh parsley. Mince the garlic.

Make the Vinaigrette

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.

Assemble the Salad

In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese, cucumber, and red onion. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine. Sprinkle with fresh parsley.

Serving

Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature. It's great as a side dish or a light lunch.

Nutrition Facts Estimated per 100g of product

  • Calories: Approximately 200-250
  • Protein: 7-9g
  • Carbohydrates: 25-30g
  • Fat: 8-10g

Other Considerations for Nutrition

Choose whole wheat pasta for a higher fiber option. Use low-fat feta cheese to reduce the fat content. Be mindful of the sodium content from the olives and feta cheese.

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FAQ

  • Can I add other vegetables to this salad?

    Yes, feel free to add other Mediterranean vegetables such as bell peppers, zucchini, or artichoke hearts.
  • Can I use a different type of cheese?

    If you don't like feta cheese, you can substitute it with goat cheese or mozzarella.
  • How long will this salad last in the refrigerator?

    This salad will last for up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator. Store it in an airtight container.