Pine Nut Feta Pasta Salad
Bright, zesty, and packed with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this Pine Nut Feta Pasta Salad is a must-try for your next potluck or light lunch. Featuring tender penne pasta, creamy crumbled feta, toasted pine nuts, and a medley of fresh vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion, this dish offers a delightful balance of textures and tastes. The vibrant lemon-honey dressing, infused with garlic and Dijon mustard, ties everything together with a tangy-sweet punch. Garnished with fresh basil and parsley, this colorful pasta salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s perfect as a refreshing side dish or a standalone meal. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for ultimate versatility! Keywords: Pine Nut Feta Pasta Salad, Mediterranean pasta salad, easy pasta salad recipe, vegetarian pasta salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 g Penne pasta (or fusilli)
- 50 g Pine nuts
- 100 g Feta cheese, crumbled
- 150 g Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 Cucumber, diced
- 1 small Red onion, thinly sliced
- 10 g Fresh basil, chopped
- 10 g Fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
While the pasta cooks, toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together lemon juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, crumbled feta, basil, parsley, and toasted pine nuts.
Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and gently toss to coat evenly.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
Serve cold or at room temperature and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1572 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.2 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.6 g | 118% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 21.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 83 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 2373 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 129.3 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.6 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.0 g | ||
| Protein | 41.9 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 608 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 1268 mg | 27% | |
*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.
