Description
A refreshing pasta salad with Mediterranean flavors, featuring feta cheese, olives, and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta, cooked and cooled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red onion, cucumber, feta cheese, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a heartier salad, add grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- Adjust lemon juice and seasoning to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: pasta salad, feta, Mediterranean, vegetarian, easy, quick, summer salad