Mediterranean Pasta Salad
This Mediterranean Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines the goodness of fresh vegetables, hearty pasta, and a tangy vinaigrette. Perfect for gatherings or as a quick meal, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also packed with flavors that elevate any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 6 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces dry pasta (farafalle or your choice)
- 1 English cucumber, diced
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 2/3 cup sliced kalamata olives
- half of a medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red apple vinegar
- 1 tablespoon freshly-squeezed lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano, minced
- 1 teaspoon honey (or your desired sweetener)
- 2 small garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
- Dice cucumber and halve tomatoes while pasta cooks; slice onion.
- Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, honey, garlic, pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine pasta with vegetables and vinaigrette; toss to coat evenly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving; chill for at least 30 minutes for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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