Description
A light and refreshing pasta salad packed with Mediterranean flavors, perfect for picnics and quick lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 cup cucumbers, chopped
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp oregano
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, about 7 to 10 minutes. Drain and let cool.
- Combine the cooled pasta with cucumbers, Kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and feta cheese in a large bowl.
- Make the dressing by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavor.
Notes
Best served chilled. Can add proteins like chicken or shrimp for a more filling meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg