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Mediterranean Pasta Salad

A refreshing and vibrant pasta salad loaded with Mediterranean flavors, perfect for picnics and gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, side
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 oz fusilli pasta or any pasta of choice
Vegetables
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
Herbs and Cheese
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper to taste

Method
 

Cook Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fusilli pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
  2. Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse under cold water to cool.
Prepare Vegetables
  1. While the pasta is cooking, prepare the vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and bell pepper, and finely chop the red onion.
Make Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine Salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, prepared vegetables, crumbled feta cheese, chopped parsley, and basil.
  2. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve
  1. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
  2. Serve cold or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 3gSugar: 3g

Notes

This salad can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. It keeps well and flavors improve over time.

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