Description
Bright, vibrant, and full of Mediterranean flair, this Mediterranean Pasta is a delightful dish perfect for any occasion. Featuring a colorful medley of fresh cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty homemade vinaigrette, this pasta salad is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. Whether you’re preparing lunch for the week or looking for an easy dinner recipe that impresses, this dish checks all the boxes. Serve it warm or cold as a main course or side dish; it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser at family dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pasta (penne, rotini, or farfalle)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup diced cucumbers
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, halved and pitted
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar or lemon juice
- Fresh parsley and basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cooks, prepare your vegetables: halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumbers, slice red onion thinly, and halve olives.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar or lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta with vegetables and dressing; toss well.
- Gently fold in crumbled feta cheese and fresh herbs.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: No cooking required after pasta
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg