Description
Mediterranean Pasta is a vibrant, flavorful dish that brings the fresh tastes of the Mediterranean to your table. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep, this pasta salad features juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, tangy feta cheese, and a zesty homemade vinaigrette. It’s not just easy to make—this dish is versatile enough to serve warm or cold and can be enjoyed as a main course or side. With its colorful ingredients and satisfying flavors, Mediterranean Pasta is sure to become your go-to recipe for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pasta (penne, rotini, or farfalle)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup diced cucumbers
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, halved and pitted
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh herbs (parsley and basil)
- Dressing: olive oil, red wine vinegar (or lemon juice), garlic, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While pasta cooks, prepare the vegetables: halve tomatoes, dice cucumbers, slice onion, and halve olives.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar (or lemon juice), minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta with prepared vegetables. Pour the dressing over and toss well.
- Gently fold in feta cheese and fresh herbs.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg