Description
Mediterranean Pasta Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer in every bite. This colorful salad features al dente rotini pasta tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, tangy feta cheese, and briny Kalamata olives, all coated in a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or light lunches, this easy recipe is sure to impress family and friends while bringing a taste of the Mediterranean to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and toss with a splash of olive oil.
- While the pasta cools, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine drained pasta with chopped vegetables, feta cheese, and olives. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving for optimal flavor melding.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg