Mediterranean Fusilli Pasta Salad
Elevate your lunch or dinner routine with this vibrant Mediterranean Fusilli Pasta Salad, a refreshing combination of al dente pasta, crisp vegetables, briny kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing featuring extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and aromatic herbs like parsley and oregano, this pasta salad is bursting with bold, Mediterranean flavors. Perfect as a light main dish or a crowd-pleasing side, it comes together effortlessly in just 25 minutes and can be made ahead for convenience. Serve chilled and garnish with extra feta or parsley for a dish that's as visually stunning as it is delicious. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue or prepping a quick weeknight meal, this Mediterranean-inspired recipe is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 340 grams fusilli pasta
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 1 large cucumber
- 100 grams kalamata olives
- 1 small red onion
- 150 grams feta cheese
- 60 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 30 ml lemon juice
- 15 grams fresh parsley
- 5 grams fresh oregano
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fusilli pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool completely.
While the pasta cools, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion. Roughly chop the fresh parsley and oregano. If necessary, pit the kalamata olives and slice them in half.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly. Be careful not to break apart the feta too much.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Garnish with additional chopped parsley or a sprinkle of feta cheese before serving. Enjoy your Mediterranean Fusilli Pasta Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2509 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 121.8 g | 156% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.6 g | 163% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 5391 mg | 234% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 298.0 g | 108% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.0 g | 93% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.3 g | ||
| Protein | 69.1 g | 138% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1134 mg | 87% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 2073 mg | 44% | |
*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.
