Shell Salad
Delight your taste buds with this vibrant and refreshing Shell Salad, a perfect fusion of Mediterranean-inspired flavors and wholesome ingredients. Tossed with al dente medium shell pasta, crisp cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, crunchy red bell pepper, and savory black olives, this dish bursts with color and texture. Crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley add rich, earthy notes, while a zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and garlic ties everything together beautifully. Ready in just 30 minutes, this chilled pasta salad is an effortless crowd-pleaser, ideal for summer picnics, potlucks, or as a satisfying side dish for grilled meats. Whether served cold or at room temperature, this easy yet elegant recipe is destined to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams medium shell pasta
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 80 grams black olives, sliced
- 100 grams feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the shell pasta according to the package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
2. Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool completely.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, black olives, feta cheese, and parsley.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
5. Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables, and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
6. Cover the salad and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
7. Before serving, give the salad a final toss and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve cold or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2087 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.7 g | 125% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.7 g | 128% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 83 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 4186 mg | 182% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 256.9 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.5 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.5 g | ||
| Protein | 56.7 g | 113% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 629 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1895 mg | 40% | |
*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.
