Description
A refreshing and colorful salad that captures the flavors of the Mediterranean, perfect for picnics, barbecues, and light lunches.
Ingredients
- Cherry tomatoes
- Cucumbers
- Olives
- Pasta
- Lemon
- Garlic
- Oregano
- Red wine vinegar
- Feta cheese
- Fresh basil
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and olives.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.
- Add the cooled pasta to the vegetable mixture and pour the vinaigrette over. Toss to combine.
- Garnish with crumbled feta and fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavors. Adjust the dressing to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg