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Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Mediterranean Pasta Salad: Fresh Flavor in Every Bite

This Mediterranean Pasta Salad is a vibrant mix of fresh ingredients that comes together quickly for a delicious meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 12 ounces Pasta short shapes like rotini or penne
  • 1 cup Grape Tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Cucumbers sliced and quartered
  • ¼ cup Red Onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Baby Spinach
  • ½ cup Green Olives sliced
  • ½ cup Black Olives sliced
  • ½ cup Feta Cheese crumbled
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
For the Homemade Greek Dressing
  • ½ cup Olive Oil
  • ½ cup Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 large clove Garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
  • 2 teaspoons Dried Oregano
  • 2 teaspoons Dried Thyme
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Fresh Cracked Pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • colander
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Prepare the Vegetables: In a bowl, combine halved grape tomatoes, quartered cucumbers, thinly sliced red onion, baby spinach, and sliced olives.
  3. Make the Greek Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and cracked pepper in a separate bowl.
  4. Combine the Salad: Drizzle dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture. Toss to coat evenly.
  5. Add Feta and Adjust Seasoning: Crumble feta over salad, fold in gently, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  6. Serve or Chill: Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This pasta salad is perfect for meal prep; it stays fresh in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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