Summer Corkscrew Pasta
Bright, fresh, and bursting with vibrant flavors, Summer Corkscrew Pasta is the ultimate warm-weather dish that’s as easy to make as it is satisfying. Featuring tender corkscrew pasta, crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet red bell peppers, and briny kalamata olives, this Mediterranean-inspired pasta salad is a celebration of seasonal produce. A zesty lemon-garlic dressing, with a touch of honey and oregano, ties everything together for a perfectly balanced bite, while crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley elevate every forkful. Ready in just 30 minutes, this refreshing and colorful dish is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a quick, light dinner. Serve it chilled as a standalone meal or pair it with your favorite grilled protein for a crowd-pleasing summer feast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz corkscrew pasta (fusilli)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives, sliced
- 0.75 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups baby spinach
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the corkscrew pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool the pasta quickly. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, kalamata olives, and baby spinach.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Add the cooked and cooled pasta to the bowl of vegetables. Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables, tossing to coat everything evenly.
Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese and chopped parsley.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. You can add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your taste.
Chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Serve as a light main dish or as a side to grilled proteins. Enjoy your refreshing Summer Corkscrew Pasta!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1751 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 59.7 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.6 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1207 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 264.0 g | 96% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.7 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.8 g | ||
| Protein | 43.1 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 112 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 997 mg | 21% | |
*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.
