🥗 Mediterranean Pasta Salad
A vibrant and refreshing pasta salad loaded with Mediterranean flavors—tender pasta, crisp veggies, olives, feta, and a zesty lemon-oregano dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light lunch.
Ingredients
- 12 oz 340 g rotini or penne pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup cucumber diced
- ½ cup red onion finely chopped
- ½ cup Kalamata olives pitted and sliced
- ½ cup roasted red peppers diced
- 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- For the Dressing:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 garlic clove minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain, rinse under cold water, and transfer to a large bowl.
- Prepare Veggies: Add cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, roasted red peppers, feta, and parsley to the pasta.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: Pour dressing over the pasta salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Chill & Serve: Refrigerate at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas to make it a hearty main dish.
This salad keeps well for up to 3 days in the fridge.