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Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Mediterranean Pasta Salad That Brightens Any Meal

This Mediterranean Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz rotini pasta or penne, or farfalle
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber English cucumbers sliced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 4 cups baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup green olives pitted
  • 1/2 cup black olives pitted
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup olive oil extra virgin recommended
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar or white wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp herbs fresh or dried oregano or basil

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Colander
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Wash and chop the vegetables: halve the grape tomatoes, slice the cucumbers, and finely chop the red onion. Combine in a large mixing bowl with baby spinach and olives.
  3. Combine the cooled pasta with the vegetables, mixing gently.
  4. Add dressing and toss to coat the salad evenly.
  5. Fold in crumbled feta cheese gently.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For optimal freshness, add cucumbers and tomatoes just before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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