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Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Mediterranean Pasta Salad: A Flavorful Make-Ahead Delight

This Mediterranean Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful make-ahead dish perfect for potlucks and picnics.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 14 oz Pasta Short shapes like rotini or penne work best
For the Vegetables
  • 1 large Cucumber Peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch half-moons
  • 18 oz Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 3/4 cup Olives Kalamata recommended for a briny flavor
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion Thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/3 cup Olive Oil Extra-virgin preferred
  • 4 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 2 tsp Oregano Dried
  • 1 tsp Honey
  • 3 cloves Garlic Freshly pressed
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
For Serving
  • 5 oz Feta Cheese Fold in just before serving

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Baking sheet
  • Large mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey, and garlic. Add oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, drain the rest, and cool pasta.
  3. Prepare vegetables: slice cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, slice red onion, and chop parsley.
  4. Rinse cooled pasta under cold water briefly to stop cooking and remove excess starch. Spread out on a baking sheet to dry.
  5. In a large bowl, combine warm pasta and dressing. Toss well.
  6. Gently fold in cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, olives, feta, red onion, and parsley.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning. If not serving immediately, refrigerate for at least one hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Best if allowed to chill before serving.

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