Mediterranean Pasta Salad: Fresh, Tangy, and Irresistibly Crisp!
Mediterranean Pasta Salad: Fresh, Tangy, and Irresistibly Crisp! is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines the best of fresh vegetables, creamy feta cheese, and a zesty dressing. This salad is perfect for summer picnics, meal prep, or as a refreshing side at any gathering. Each bite bursts with flavor, making it a go-to recipe for warm weather. With its colorful ingredients and nutritious profile, this pasta salad is not only delicious but also visually appealing. Easy to prepare and incredibly versatile, it can be enjoyed as a main dish or paired with grilled proteins for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini or penne pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup cucumber
- 1/2 cup red onion
- 1/2 cup bell pepper
- 1 cup feta cheese
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
- Fresh parsley
- Fresh basil
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red apple vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (8–10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, parsley, and basil.
- In another bowl, whisk together olive oil, red apple vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg