Description
Mediterranean Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that beautifully combines juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and creamy feta cheese. This delightful salad features a medley of fresh ingredients tossed in a homemade Greek dressing, making it the perfect choice for summer picnics, potlucks, or as a light main course. With its quick preparation time of just 25 minutes, you can easily whip up this nutritious meal for any occasion. Whether served alongside grilled meats or enjoyed as a stand-alone dish, this pasta salad is sure to impress guests and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
- 1 cup sliced cucumbers
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1/2 cup sliced green olives
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Homemade Greek dressing (olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, Dijon mustard, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta with tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, spinach, olives, and feta cheese.
- Drizzle with homemade Greek dressing and toss gently to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg