Description
A simple and flavorful pasta salad with a tangy balsamic dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to combine.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a heartier salad, add grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- Adjust the amount of balsamic vinegar to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: pasta salad, balsamic, vegetarian, easy, side dish, summer salad