Description
A delightful dish that brings summer flavors all year round with fresh vegetables and creamy feta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (e.g., fusilli or penne)
- 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives.
- Add the cooled pasta to the vegetable mixture.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Add the crumbled feta cheese and gently mix.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
This salad is perfect on its own or as a side dish. It pairs well with grilled chicken, fish, or other protein options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg