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Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Mediterranean Pasta Salad: A Fresh & Flavorful Twist

Mediterranean Pasta Salad is a quick and healthy dish featuring vibrant vegetables and creamy feta, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 12 ounces Pasta Use short shapes like rotini or penne
  • 1 cup Grape Tomatoes Halved
  • 1 cup Cucumbers Sliced and quartered
  • ¼ cup Red Onion Thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Baby Spinach
  • ½ cup Green Olives Sliced
  • ½ cup Black Olives Sliced
  • ½ cup Feta Cheese Crumbled
  • Salt
  • Pepper
For the Greek Salad Dressing
  • ½ cup Olive Oil
  • ½ cup Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
  • 2 teaspoons Dried Oregano
  • 2 teaspoons Dried Thyme
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Fresh Cracked Pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat. Add 12 ounces of pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually around 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Wash and halve 1 cup of grape tomatoes, slice and quarter 1 cup of cucumbers, and thinly slice ¼ cup of red onion. Add them to a large mixing bowl with 1 cup of baby spinach, ½ cup of green olives, and ½ cup of black olives.
  3. Once the pasta is cool, add it to the bowl with the vegetables. Pour in about ½ cup of the Greek salad dressing and gently toss everything together.
  4. Gently fold in ½ cup of crumbled feta cheese and taste the salad, adjusting the flavor with more dressing, salt, and fresh cracked pepper as needed.
  5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for about 30 minutes to enhance the flavors. If serving later, let it sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before enjoying.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the salad to chill for a while before serving to enhance the flavors. Cook pasta until al dente and rinse under cold water to prevent sticking. Add crumbled feta just before serving for freshness.

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