Pasta Salad

This easy pasta salad is packed with fresh vegetables and a tangy dressing that will make your next picnic or barbecue a hit!

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Chill Time 30

Total Time 25

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Mediterranean

Servings servings

Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

Large Mixing Bowl
Colander

Ingredients

8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1 cup cucumber diced
1/2 cup red onion diced
1/4 cup olives sliced
1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta cheese.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to combine until evenly coated.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to marinate.
Before serving, give the salad a quick toss and enjoy!

Notes

Feel free to add grilled chicken or chickpeas for extra protein or swap out the veggies for whatever you have on hand!

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2.5mg

Keyword Pasta, salad, vegetarian