Name: Mediterranean Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 12 ounces dry pasta (farfalle recommended); 1 English cucumber, diced; 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved; 2/3 cup sliced kalamata olives; 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese; Half 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; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

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Enjoy the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this quick and easy Mediterranean Pasta Salad. Perfect for summer barbecues, light lunches, or family gatherings, this salad combines al dente pasta with fresh vegetables like cucumbers and cherry tomatoes, briny kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese. Tossed in a zesty lemon-herb vinaigrette, it’s a dish that’s not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrition. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this versatile salad is great on its own or as a side dish to your favorite grilled meats. Let it chill to enhance the flavors even more, making it an ideal choice for meal prep or entertaining.

Author: freya
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
Category: Side Dish
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

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12 ounces dry pasta (farfalle recommended)
1 English cucumber, diced
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
2/3 cup sliced kalamata olives
4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
Half 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
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

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Instructions

1. Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
2. While cooling, prepare the vegetables: dice cucumbers, halve tomatoes, and slice onions.
3. Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, honey, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes for the vinaigrette.
4. Combine cooled pasta with vegetables in a large bowl and pour over the vinaigrette; toss to coat.
5. Gently fold in olives and feta cheese.
6. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 320
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 650mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 8g
Cholesterol: 20mg

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