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Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Mediterranean Pasta Salad: Fresh, Flavorful, and Customizable

This Mediterranean Pasta Salad is a colorful, customizable dish perfect for gatherings and meal prep.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 ounces Rotini Pasta Cooked al dente
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 1 cup Cucumbers Diced
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion Finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives Sliced
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese Crumpled
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Base of the dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar Adds acidity
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Herb flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder For depth
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • Small Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add rotini pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. While the pasta cools, wash and chop cucumbers, halve cherry tomatoes, finely chop red onion, and slice Kalamata olives. Crumble feta cheese and roughly chop fresh parsley.
  3. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well combined.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, add the cooled pasta, prepared vegetables, crumbled feta, and chopped parsley. Drizzle the dressing over and toss until evenly coated.
  5. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Before serving, toss the salad gently. Serve cold or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 9gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 390mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and adjust seasoning to your taste. This salad can be made 24 hours in advance for optimal flavor development.

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