Description
Mediterranean Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that beautifully combines juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, salty olives, and creamy feta cheese with tender pasta. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light dinner option. With its colorful ingredients and bold flavors, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering. The best part? It comes together in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal choice for quick weeknight meals or meal prep for the week ahead. Customize it with your favorite veggies or proteins to create the perfect Mediterranean feast!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta (rotini or penne recommended)
- 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
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, spinach, and olives.
- Drizzle with Greek salad dressing and toss gently to combine.
- Add crumbled feta cheese and additional dressing if desired. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg