Description
A vibrant and flavorful Mediterranean Pasta Salad that combines tender pasta, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and tangy Kalamata olives, all dressed in a zesty olive oil and lemon dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (e.g., penne or fusilli)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and cool under cold running water.
- Combine the ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, feta, and parsley.
- Prepare the dressing: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl until blended.
- Dress the salad: Pour dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Serve and enjoy: This salad tastes great immediately, but refrigerate for 30 minutes for the flavors to meld.
Notes
This salad can last up to 3 days in the fridge if stored in an airtight container. Keep the dressing separate until serving for maximum freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg