Description
A vibrant salad combining pasta, fresh vegetables, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese, perfect for any gathering or as a light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- Combine in a large bowl the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, olives, and feta cheese.
- Whisk together in a small bowl the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Use seasonal produce for the best flavor, and feel free to customize ingredients based on your preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg