Description
This Greek Pasta Salad with Feta, Olives & Cucumber is a refreshing and flavorful dish perfect for a light meal or a side dish at a gathering. The combination of pasta, crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, salty Kalamata olives, tangy feta cheese, and a zesty dressing creates a delicious Mediterranean-inspired salad.
Ingredients
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Pasta:
- 2 cups cooked pasta (penne or rotini)
Vegetables:
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
Additional:
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and let cool completely.
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, olives, red onion, and feta cheese.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Toss and Chill: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated. Chill for 15–20 minutes before serving for best flavor.
- Serve: Serve the salad cold or at room temperature.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead and refrigerated for a few hours before serving.
- Feel free to customize the ingredients by adding bell peppers, artichoke hearts, or grilled chicken for a heartier version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing, Tossing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
