Description
This Lemon Herb Mediterranean Pasta Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish perfect for summer gatherings. With a mix of pasta, fresh vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and a zesty lemon herb dressing, it’s a crowd-pleaser that can be enjoyed as a main meal or a side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces rotini or bowtie pasta
Vegetables:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- ½ cup kalamata olives, sliced
- ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
Additional Ingredients:
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- juice and zest of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil the pasta until al dente, then rinse under cold water to cool.
- Prepare the Dressing: Whisk together lemon juice, zest, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, onion, feta, parsley, and basil.
- Add Dressing: Pour dressing over the salad and toss to coat everything.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be prepared ahead and tastes better as flavors meld.
- For added protein, include grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook (after boiling pasta)
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
