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Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Bright and Fresh Mediterranean Pasta Salad for Easy Meals

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This Mediterranean Pasta Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that's quick to prepare, perfect for easy meals.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 12 ounces Pasta use rotini or penne for best dressing adherence
  • 1 cup Grape Tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Cucumbers sliced and quartered
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Baby Spinach
  • 1/2 cup Green Olives sliced, pitted
  • 1/2 cup Black Olives sliced, pitted
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese crumbled
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup Greek Salad Dressing homemade
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil
  • 1/2 cup Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
  • 2 teaspoons Dried Oregano
  • 2 teaspoons Dried Thyme
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a vigorous boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Wash and chop grape tomatoes, slice cucumbers, and thinly slice red onion. Add veggies into a large mixing bowl with baby spinach.
  3. Fold cooled pasta into the vegetable bowl. Add sliced green and black olives, stirring gently until well mixed.
  4. Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, oregano, and thyme in a separate bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat. Adjust dressing to taste.
  6. Crumble feta cheese over the salad, season with salt and pepper again, and toss to blend.
  7. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, chill the salad to let the flavors meld beautifully. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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