Mediterranean Pasta Salad
Mediterranean Pasta Salad is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that instantly brightens any meal. Bursting with colorful cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and tangy feta cheese, this salad combines fresh ingredients and zesty dressing for an unforgettable experience. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or family dinners, it’s easy to prepare and delightful to share. Enjoy every bite of this Mediterranean-inspired classic!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini or penne pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced (seedless preferred)
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and cool under cold water.
- While the pasta cools, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta with chopped veggies, olives, feta cheese, and basil.
- For the dressing, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently until all ingredients are coated.
- Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize your salad by adding grilled chicken or swapping out vegetables based on availability. Use al dente pasta to maintain texture when mixed with other ingredients.