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A close-up shot of a serving of Mediterranean Pasta Salad featuring rotini pasta, cucumber chunks, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and Kalamata olives.

Simple Mediterranean Pasta Salad


  • Author: cocktailmixguide.com
  • Total Time: 55 min
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A fresh and flavorful pasta salad with Mediterranean ingredients.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound rotini pasta
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • For the Dressing:
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool completely.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta cheese, and parsley.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture.
  5. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • You can add grilled chicken or chickpeas for extra protein.
  • Adjust the amount of vinegar or oregano based on your preference.
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 10 min
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 6
  • Sodium: 550
  • Fat: 25
  • Saturated Fat: 6
  • Unsaturated Fat: 19
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 48
  • Fiber: 4
  • Protein: 14
  • Cholesterol: 25

Keywords: Mediterranean pasta salad, cold pasta salad, feta, olives, summer salad, vegetable pasta