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Irresistible Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Irresistible Mediterranean Pasta Salad: Your Easy Potluck Hero

Delight in a vibrant, flavorful Irresistible Mediterranean Pasta Salad, perfect for potlucks with fresh ingredients and a tasty dressing.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 14 oz rotini or penne pasta Holds dressing well and short pasta shapes are best for a salad.
  • 1 large cucumber Peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch half-moons.
  • 18 oz cherry tomatoes Halved.
  • 3/4 cup kalamata olives Sliced; Mezzetta preferred for punch.
  • 5 oz feta cheese Crumpled; add just before serving.
  • 1/2 red onion Thinly sliced.
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley Chopped; can be substituted with basil or mint.
For the Dressing
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil Preferably.
  • 4 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp honey Can be skipped for a vegan version.
  • 3 cloves garlic Freshly pressed.
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes For an extra kick; adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey, and garlic in a bowl, then stir in oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Let rest for about 10 minutes.
  2. Boil salted water, add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse briefly under cold water.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, place warm pasta and pour vinaigrette over. Toss gently to coat.
  4. Add cucumber, cherry tomatoes, olives, feta, red onion, and parsley. Toss carefully.
  5. Refrigerate for at least an hour. Toss before serving and add extra dressing if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allowing the salad to chill for at least an hour melds the flavors beautifully.

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