Description
This Mediterranean Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings the sunny flavors of the Mediterranean to your table. It’s perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a light meal on its own. Packed with fresh vegetables, olives, and feta cheese, this salad is tossed in a zesty lemon-herb vinaigrette that enhances its taste profile. Quick and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, this delightful pasta salad can be customized to suit your preferences—making it an ideal choice for any occasion. Enjoy it chilled or at room temperature for maximum flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces dry farfalle pasta
- 1 English cucumber, diced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2/3 cup kalamata olives, sliced
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red apple vinegar
- 1 tablespoon freshly-squeezed lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano, minced
- 1 teaspoon honey (or your desired sweetener)
- 2 small garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
- Dice cucumber, halve tomatoes, and slice red onion while the pasta cooks.
- Whisk together dressing ingredients in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Combine cooked pasta with vegetables and feta cheese in a large bowl; pour dressing over and toss gently.
- Let sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg