Description
A refreshing and vibrant Mediterranean Pasta Salad featuring cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, feta cheese, and a silky balsamic vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz short pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 cup fresh cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup English cucumbers, diced
- 1/2 cup black olives (Kalamata or green)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add in your pasta, stirring occasionally. Cook until al dente (about 8-10 minutes), drain in a colander, and let it cool slightly.
- Combine ingredients: In a mixing bowl, toss the cooled pasta with diced tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Create the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add the dressing: Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad mixture. Gently toss everything together until well coated.
- Serve or chill: Serve immediately or let it chill for about 30 minutes in the fridge to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare a day in advance for deeper flavor. Consider roasting vegetables for enhanced taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg