Easy Mediterranean Pasta Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with bold flavors, this Easy Mediterranean Pasta Salad is a perfect dish for any occasion! Featuring tender rotini pasta tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, briny Kalamata olives, and tangy crumbled feta cheese, this salad is a refreshing choice for lunch, dinner, or summer gatherings. The homemade dressing, a simple yet vibrant mix of extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, garlic, and dried oregano, ties it all together with a zesty Mediterranean flair. Ready in just 25 minutes, this healthy and colorful recipe is easy to prepare and can be served chilled or at room temperature. Garnish with fresh parsley for an extra burst of flavor and enjoy this wholesome, make-ahead dish that's perfect for meal prep or sharing with friends.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Rotini pasta (or any short pasta)
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Cucumber, diced
- 0.75 cups Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 0.25 cups Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.75 cups Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cups Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoons Dried oregano
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnishing)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold running water to cool. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, Kalamata olives, red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined. This will serve as the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables, tossing gently to coat everything evenly.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
If desired, garnish with freshly chopped parsley for an extra pop of color and flavor.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together. This salad can be served chilled or at room temperature.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 140.9 g | 181% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.9 g | 200% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 150 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 5458 mg | 237% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 148.3 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.2 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.4 g | ||
| Protein | 51.5 g | 103% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1069 mg | 82% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 1307 mg | 28% | |
*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.
