Mediterranean Pasta Salad: Fresh, Tangy, and Irresistibly Crisp!
Mediterranean Pasta Salad: Fresh, Tangy, and Irresistibly Crisp! is a delightful dish that captures the essence of summer with its vibrant colors and refreshing flavors. This salad combines al dente pasta with an array of crunchy vegetables, creamy feta cheese, and tangy dressing, creating a wholesome option for potlucks, barbecues, or a light lunch. With its quick preparation time and versatility, you can enjoy it as a side dish or a satisfying main course. Perfect for meal prep, this salad also allows you to tailor it to your taste by adding your favorite ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini or penne pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red apple vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove minced garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, parsley, and basil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red apple vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg