Description
Bright, zesty, and bursting with fresh veggies, this Mediterranean pasta salad is the ultimate summer side or light main — easy, healthy, and packed with flavor!
Ingredients
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2 cups cooked rotini or penne pasta (cooled)
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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½ cup cucumber, diced
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½ cup Kalamata olives, halved
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¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
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½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
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In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, onion, and feta.
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In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
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Pour dressing over salad and toss well.
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Chill for 15–20 minutes before serving, if desired. Garnish with herbs.
Notes
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Add grilled chicken or chickpeas for extra protein.
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Make it ahead — it tastes even better the next day!
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For a gluten-free version, use GF pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 360kal
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g