Description
Mediterranean Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings together the best of Mediterranean flavors in a quick, healthy meal. This salad features al dente pasta tossed with juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, briny olives, tender spinach, and creamy feta cheese, all drizzled with a zesty homemade Greek dressing. Perfect for summer picnics, barbecues, or as a quick lunch option, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also customizable. You can add your favorite proteins or veggies to make it your own. Enjoy a delightful combination of fresh ingredients that are sure to impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta
- 1 cup grape tomatoes
- 1 cup cucumber
- 1/4 cup red onion
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1/2 cup green olives
- 1/2 cup black olives
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- Homemade Greek salad dressing
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with grape tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, spinach, green olives, and black olives.
- Drizzle with homemade Greek salad dressing and toss until well mixed.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg