Description
A vibrant pasta dish featuring fresh vegetables, feta cheese, and a simple dressing, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add your pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and let it cool in a large bowl.
- Prepare the Vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, chopped red onion, sliced olives, and crumbled feta cheese. Gently mix them together.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until it forms a smooth dressing.
- Combine Ingredients: Once the pasta has cooled, add it to the bowl with the vegetable mixture. Pour the dressing over everything and toss well until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
- Chill the Pasta: Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator. Allow the pasta to chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy: After chilling, give the pasta another gentle toss before serving. Enjoy your delightful Mediterranean Pasta as a light meal or a side dish!
Notes
Mediterranean Pasta is easily customizable; adjust the ingredients to your taste or dietary restrictions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg