The Best Mediterranean Pasta Salad – Perfect for Summer!
This Mediterranean Pasta Salad is light, fresh, and packed with bold flavors from juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, briny olives, and tangy feta cheese. Tossed in a zesty homemade lemon-herb dressing, it's perfect for a quick lunch, picnic, or side dish!
Ingredients
- For the Salad:
- 12 oz pasta penne, rotini, or bowtie
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup cucumber diced
- ½ cup kalamata olives sliced
- ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
- ½ cup roasted red peppers chopped (optional)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- For the Dressing:
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt And black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Cook the Pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking. Set aside.
- Step 2: Prepare the Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Step 3: Assemble the Salad
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, red onion, roasted red peppers, feta cheese, and parsley.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss until well coated.
- Step 4: Serve & Enjoy!
- Let the salad chill for 15-30 minutes for the flavors to meld.
- Serve cold or at room temperature.
Notes
- Make it a meal? Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas for extra protein.
- Gluten-free? Use gluten-free pasta.
- Extra flavor? Add sun-dried tomatoes or artichoke hearts.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 8gFat: 12g
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