Easy Mediterranean Pasta Salad

mediterranean pasta salad It’s one of the most impressive pasta salads a home chef can make to impress an audience.

A colorful and appetizing pasta salad of cucumbers, tomatoes, olives and feta mixed with rotini and drizzled with our homemade Greek dressing.

This pasta salad is as easy to make as a Capri pasta salad or an Italian pasta salad, but looks very colorful and appetizing along with anything else on the table.

Mediterranean pasta salad ingredients

• pasta: I love this pasta salad rotini, but I’d use anything in medium form.
• vegetable
  • freshly chopped tomato Cut into bite-size pieces, or use cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes.
  • fresh slices cucumber Slice into thin rounds for a refreshing crunch. I prefer English cucumbers. If you use field cucumbers, first peel them and scrape out the seeds.
  • dice red onion into small pieces. I often soak chopped onions in cold water for a few minutes to mellow the flavor.
• Flavorful Additions:
  • choose oil pack sun dried tomatoes Maximize flavor and texture. If only dried, rehydrate in warm water for a few minutes before chopping.
  • use either kalamata olive Or black olives, make sure they have seeds. Add saltiness and saltiness.
  • Drain and wash canned food Chickpea (aka chickpeas) Removes excess liquid and sodium.
  • canning artichoke heart It tastes light and fresh.
• feta cheese: Crush the feta cheese into small bite size pieces or substitute with grated parmesan cheese.
• dressing: Use a store-bought Greek dressing or a homemade version of the recipe below.

How to make Mediterranean pasta salad

In 3 easy steps you can have this pasta salad on the table. Just boil the pasta, make the dressing, and combine it with fresh, crunchy vegetables!

1. pasta: Boil the pasta al dente according to the recipe below.
2. dressing: Mix or shake ingredients in a tightly-sealed jar and set aside.
3. mix: Place all ingredients in a large bowl and mix.

Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Garnish with crushed feta cheese and fresh parsley before serving. How about adding some croutons or breadsticks for extra crunchiness?

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mediterranean pasta salad

This Mediterranean pasta salad recipe is loaded with fresh veggies and topped with a homemade Greek dressing that’s irresistible.

preparation time 20 minutes minutes

cooking time Ten minutes minutes

chill time 1 time time

total time 1 time time 30 minutes minutes

• Boil the rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water and stop cooking.

• If you’re making a homemade dressing (see notes below), combine all ingredients in a jar and shake.

• In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chopped tomatoes, sliced ​​cucumber, drained sundried tomatoes, chopped red onion, and chopped artichokes. Olives and chickpeas.

• Pour 1 cup (or more, if desired) of the dressing over the salad and mix.

• Add feta cheese and fresh parsley and mix gently.

• Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour until the flavors meld. Garnish with additional feta cheese and parsley, if desired.

• If you leave it, the pasta will absorb the dressing, so the salad will be covered with plenty of dressing.
• This pasta salad can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to two days. Stir well before serving.

homemade dressing
Shake the following in the jar.

• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/3 cup light olive oil or vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• Garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon
• Season with salt and pepper

Leftover pasta salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

calorie: 283 | carbohydrates: 33g | protein: 8g | obesity: 14g | saturated fat: 3g | cholesterol: 8mg | sodium: 273mg | potassium: 316mg | fiber: Fourg | sugar: Fourg | Vitamin A: 325IU | Vitamin C: 10.5mg | calcium: 81mg | iron: 1.6mg

Nutritional information provided is an estimate and will vary depending on cooking methods and ingredients brands used.

course pasta, salad, side dish

cooking American, Mediterranean

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