Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of Mediterranean Pasta Salad, a delightful dish that marries juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and briny olives with tender pasta and fresh spinach. This colorful salad is enhanced by creamy feta cheese and a zesty homemade Greek dressing, making it an ideal choice for potlucks, picnics, or a light lunch. With just 25 minutes of prep time, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or spontaneous gatherings. Enjoy it as a satisfying main course or a refreshing side that beautifully complements grilled meats. Customize it to your liking by adding your favorite veggies or proteins for an even heartier meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
- 1 cup sliced cucumbers
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1/2 cup sliced pitted green olives
- 1/2 cup sliced pitted black olives
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, spinach, and olives.
- Drizzle with Greek dressing and toss gently to combine.
- Fold in crumbled feta cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill in the fridge before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg