Description
A fast and fresh pasta salad with Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces 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 feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 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 cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and Kalamata olives.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour dressing over pasta mixture and toss to combine.
- Stir in feta cheese.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- For a heartier salad, add grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- Adjust lemon juice and seasonings to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: pasta salad, mediterranean, quick, easy, vegetarian, summer, side dish