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Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Zesty Mediterranean Pasta Salad for Vibrant Summer Meals

This Mediterranean Pasta Salad is a vibrant mix of fresh ingredients and homemade dressing, perfect for summer meals.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 12 ounces short pasta such as 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 and Pepper to taste
For the Dressing
  • ½ to ¾ cup homemade Greek salad dressing made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Colander
  • mixing bowl
  • large spoon
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the short pasta until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine halved grape tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, and thinly sliced red onion. Add baby spinach and mix gently.
  3. Add the cooled pasta to the vegetables, followed by the green and black olives. Gently mix to combine.
  4. Drizzle the homemade Greek salad dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Fold in crumbled feta cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad gets better as it sits, making it great for meal prep. Customize with additional veggies if desired and store in an airtight container for best freshness.

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