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Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Zesty Mediterranean Pasta Salad for Quick, Healthy Meals

This Mediterranean Pasta Salad is a vibrant celebration of fresh ingredients, perfect for quick and healthy meals.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Pasta Salad Ingredients
  • 8 ounces Farfalle Pasta substitute with penne if desired
  • 1/2 cup Sundried Tomatoes packed in oil for richer flavor
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives or green olives, or use capers
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved, or substitute with regular tomatoes
  • 1 cup Cucumber any crisp variety, English preferred
  • 1 medium Avocado or substitute with diced bell pepper
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion or replace with green onions
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese crumbled goat cheese can be an alternative
Dressing Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil avocado oil can be substituted
  • 2 tablespoons Cider Wine Vinegar or substitute with red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 unit Lemon Juice and Zest lime juice can be used as an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard substitute with spicy brown mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano fresh oregano can replace it
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula
  • Tongs

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, then add farfalle pasta. Cook according to the package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Once cooked, drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to halt the cooking process and cool it down quickly.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, cider vinegar, lemon juice and zest, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, and salt and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add the cooled farfalle pasta to the bowl and toss gently in the dressing until evenly coated.
  4. Fold in the sundried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, avocado, finely chopped red onion, and crumbled feta cheese. Gently toss to ensure everything is well-distributed.
  5. Transfer the salad to a serving dish or individual bowls, garnishing with additional crumbled feta and fresh basil leaves. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 9gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh produce for the best flavor, and let the salad sit for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance the taste.

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