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Indulge your taste buds with a burst of Mediterranean flavors in our Zesty Mediterranean Pasta Salad recipe. It’s a delightful fusion of pasta, crisp veggies, tangy olives, and savory feta cheese, all tossed in a refreshing vinaigrette dressing.
This best pasta recipe is a delightful blend of fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors. Whether served as a side dish or a light meal, it’s sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. Enjoy the taste of the Mediterranean in every refreshing bite!
Zesty Mediterranean Pasta Salad Recipe
Dive into the freshness of Mediterranean flavors with our Zesty Mediterranean Pasta Salad recipe. Perfect for picnics, lunches, or light dinners!
Ingredients
- ½ pound pasta (preferably fusilli or penne)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 medium cucumber sliced
- ½ medium red onion thinly sliced
- ½ cup Kalamata olives pitted and halved
- ½ cup feta cheese diced
- ¼ cup basil fresh leaves, chopped
- 1 pinch salt to taste
- 1 pinch ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Directions:
- Cook the pasta as per the instructions on the package until it is al dente. Drain and then rinse under cold water to halt the cooking.
- Mix the cooked pasta with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta cheese, and basil in a large bowl.
- Add salt and black pepper to taste.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the vinaigrette dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over salad and mix well until everything is evenly coated.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors together.
Nutrition
Calories: 166kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 906mgPotassium: 357mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 922IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 149mgIron: 1mg
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