Mediterranean Pasta Salad
Mediterranean Pasta Salad is loaded with fresh ingredients and tossed in a delicious dressing. Make this pasta salad for your next BBQ.
Servings: 8
Cost: $9.88, $1.24 per Serving
Ingredients
For the Pasta Salad:
- 1 Pound Rotini Pasta
- 1 English Cucumber diced
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
- ½ cup Pitted Black Olives sliced
- ½ cup Pitted Green Olives sliced
- ¼ Red Onion thinly sliced
- 4 ounces Feta Cheese
For the Dressing:
- ¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- ¼ cup Red Wine Vinegar
- ½ Lemon juiced
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Cook 1 pound rotini pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.
- Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to cool it completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, ¼ cup red wine vinegar, the juice from ½ lemon, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Set aside.
- Place the cooled pasta in a large mixing bowl.
- Add 1 diced English cucumber, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, ½ cup sliced pitted black olives, ½ cup sliced pitted green olives, and ¼ thinly sliced red onion.
- Gently stir the ingredients until combined.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture.
- Toss gently until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Before serving, top the pasta salad with 4 ounces feta cheese.
- Serve chilled and enjoy.
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Notes
Refrigerate the leftovers covered for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 315mg | Potassium: 260mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 197IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg
