Description
A simple and refreshing pasta salad perfect for any occasion. It combines tender pasta with fresh vegetables and a light dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or your choice)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and black olives.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to coat.
- Sprinkle with feta cheese and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added protein, include grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- Substitute feta with mozzarella or omit for a vegan option.
- Best served chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: pasta salad, easy pasta salad, vegetarian pasta salad, Mediterranean pasta salad