Description
Dive into summer with this vibrant Easy Mediterranean Pasta Salad, a delightful mix of fresh vegetables, pasta, and zesty dressing. Perfect for barbecues or light dinners, this colorful dish brings a burst of flavor and a smile to any gathering. Enjoy the crunch of cucumbers, the sweetness of cherry tomatoes, and the creamy tang of feta cheese all in one bowl. Quick to prepare and customizable to your taste, it’s bound to become a seasonal favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fusilli pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (fresh-squeezed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add fusilli pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- 2. Chop the Veggies: While the pasta cooks, dice the cherry tomatoes and cucumber, slice the red onion, and chop the herbs into uniform pieces.
- 3. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta with chopped vegetables, olives, and feta cheese. Gently fold together.
- 4. Prepare Dressing: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified. Pour over salad and toss gently.
- 5. Chill: Cover with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg