Description
A vibrant Greek Pasta Salad with a combination of crunchy vegetables, creamy feta cheese, and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing that captures the essence of the Mediterranean.
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb Short Grain Pasta
2 cups Cherry Tomatoes, halved
1 large English Cucumber, diced
1/2 medium Red Onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup Kalamata Olives, pitted and sliced
6 oz Feta Cheese, crumbled or cubed
1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
1 tablespoon Dried Oregano
1 teaspoon Raw Honey
1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta until al dente, drain, and rinse under cold water
- Prepare the vinaigrette by mixing olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, and honey
- Chop the vegetables and combine them with the cooled pasta and olives in a mixing bowl
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat
- Gently fold in feta cheese and parsley, then let the salad rest for a bit before serving
Notes
Let the salad sit for 15 to 20 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg