Countryside Pasta Salad
Bursting with vibrant flavors and rustic charm, this Countryside Pasta Salad is the perfect blend of fresh vegetables, tangy dressing, and creamy feta cheese. Fusilli or rotini pasta serves as the hearty base, paired with crisp cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, crunchy bell peppers, and savory kalamata olives. A zesty homemade dressing, featuring extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and a touch of honey, ties it all together with the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Finished with fresh parsley and basil, this crowd-pleasing side dish is ideal for picnics, potlucks, or a light weekday meal. Ready in just 30 minutes, this Mediterranean-inspired salad is as easy as it is delicious, and it’s sure to become a favorite in your recipe rotation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams pasta (fusilli or rotini)
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 medium cucumber
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 1 small red onion
- 100 grams kalamata olives (pitted)
- 100 grams feta cheese (crumbled)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil (chopped)
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, dice the red bell pepper and cucumber into small cubes.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion.
In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked pasta, red bell pepper, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
In a small bowl or jar, prepare the dressing. Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss everything well to coat evenly.
Sprinkle the chopped parsley and basil over the top for added freshness and color.
Cover and chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature and enjoy your Countryside Pasta Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1669 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.7 g | 138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.2 g | 136% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 4404 mg | 191% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 145.9 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.3 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.2 g | ||
| Protein | 40.0 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 709 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1586 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
