Feta Mediterranean Pasta Salad
A vibrant and refreshing dish that combines al dente pasta with creamy feta cheese, crisp vegetables, and a light vinaigrette, perfect for lunches, picnics, or light dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pasta (any shape)
- 1 cup feta cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in boiling water according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain the pasta in a colander, then let it cool completely.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and black olives.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, tossing gently to combine.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Notes
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container and consume within 3 to 5 days. Freezing is not recommended.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg