Description
A fresh and vibrant pasta salad packed with crisp vegetables, tangy feta, and a bright lemon dressing, perfect for quick meals or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked rotini pasta
- 1 cup sliced cucumber
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 3/4 cup cubed feta cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook the rotini pasta until tender, then drain and let it cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the cooled pasta.
- Add cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, black olives, and feta cheese to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Chill the salad for 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
- Toss again before serving and enjoy.
Notes
- Use fresh vegetables for the best crunch and flavor.
- Add dressing gradually to avoid sogginess.
- Chill before serving for deeper flavor development.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: greek pasta salad, crispy pasta salad, mediterranean salad, easy pasta salad, summer salad