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Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Mediterranean Pasta Salad That Will Brighten Your Day

This Mediterranean Pasta Salad is a vibrant and customizable dish, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz short pasta e.g., rotini or farfalle
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup cucumbers English or Persian preferred
  • 0.5 medium red onion sliced
  • 2 cups baby spinach or arugula
  • 0.5 cup green olives Kalamata olives can be used
  • 0.25 cup black olives optional
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
For the Dressing
  • 0.5 cup homemade Greek Salad Dressing adjust olive oil and vinegar to taste

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Salad tongs

Method
 

Steps
  1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine grape tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and baby spinach. Add green and black olives and mix.
  3. Drizzle dressing over the ingredients in the bowl and toss gently until everything is well coated.
  4. Fold in crumbled feta cheese and season with salt and pepper according to taste.
  5. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Allow the salad to rest for at least 30 minutes after mixing to enhance flavors. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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