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Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Fresh and Flavorful Mediterranean Pasta Salad in 20 Minutes

This Mediterranean Pasta Salad is a vibrant dish combining fresh ingredients for a delicious, healthy option, perfect for potlucks or meal prep.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Flavors Meld 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Pasta rotini, penne, or farfalle
  • 1 cup Grape Tomatoes sweet and juicy
  • 1 cup Cucumbers English for minimal seeds
  • 1 cup Red Onion sharp flavor
  • 2 cups Baby Spinach for nutrition
  • 1 cup Green Olives pitted
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese crumbled
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil high-quality
  • 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar or white wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh minced
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tbsp Dried Oregano or fresh
  • 1 tsp Thyme
  • to taste Extra Salt
  • to taste Extra Pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • serveware

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the Pasta by boiling salted water, add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes, then drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Prepare the Vegetables by chopping grape tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion into bite-sized pieces. Add to a large mixing bowl with baby spinach.
  3. Combine Ingredients by adding cooled pasta to the bowl of vegetables and mixing well. Add green olives for briny flavor.
  4. Add Greek Dressing by drizzling dressing over the mixture and tossing gently to coat.
  5. Incorporate Feta Cheese by crumbling it over the salad and folding it in gently for a creamy texture.
  6. Let the Flavors Meld by allowing the salad to sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.
  7. Serve and Enjoy by presenting in a large bowl or meal prep containers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. The salad tastes even better as it sits.

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