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Lemon Herb Mediterranean Pasta Salad

A refreshing and vibrant pasta salad featuring a medley of Mediterranean flavors, perfect for picnics or as a side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 oz fusilli pasta or any pasta of choice
Vegetables
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives pitted and sliced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
Herb Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper to taste

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fusilli pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Transfer the pasta to a large mixing bowl.
Prepare the Vegetables
  1. While the pasta is cooking, prepare the vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, finely chop the red onion, and slice the olives.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, dried basil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Add the prepared vegetables and feta cheese to the bowl with the pasta. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  2. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 4gSugar: 3g

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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