Mediterranean Pasta Salad – spend with little money

Mediterranean pasta salad is among the most impressive pasta salads a home cook can make to impress a crowd.

Cucumbers, tomatoes, olives and feta cheese are mixed with rotini and drizzled with homemade Greek dressing to create this colorful and appetizing pasta salad!

This pasta salad, like Caprese pasta salad and Italian pasta salad, is easy to make but also so colorful and appetizing alongside everything else on any table!

Ingredients for Mediterranean pasta salad

• pasta: I love rotini in this pasta salad, but use any medium-sized pan.
• Vegetables
  • Chop fresh tomatoes cut into bite-sized pieces or use cherry or grape tomatoes.
  • Cut fresh cucumbers Slice thinly for a refreshing crunch. I prefer English cucumbers. If you use field cucumbers, peel them first and scrape out the seeds.
  • Dice Red onion into little pieces. I often soak diced onions in cold water for a few minutes to tone down the flavor.
• Flavorful additions:
  • Choose oil packed sun dried tomatoes for the best in flavor and texture. If you only have dried pieces, rehydrate them in warm water for a few minutes before chopping.
  • Use either Kalamata olives or black olives and make sure they are pitted. They give the dish a salty and salty taste.
  • Drain and rinse out of the can Chickpeas (aka chickpeas) to remove excess liquid and sodium.
  • cans artichoke hearts are light and fresh in taste.
• feta cheese: Crumble the feta cheese into small, bite-sized pieces or substitute grated parmesan.
• dressing: Use store-bought Greek dressing or the homemade version in the recipe below.

How to make Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Prepare this pasta salad on the table in 3 easy steps. Just cook the pasta, make the dressing, and pair with fresh, crunchy veggies!

1. Pasta: Cook pasta al dente according to the recipe below.
2. Dressing: Whisk or shake the ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and set aside.
3. Combine: Place all ingredients in a large bowl and mix.

Refrigerate for at least an hour. Garnish with extra crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley before serving. Feel free to add a side of croutons or breadsticks for even more crunchiness!

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Mediterranean pasta salad

This Mediterranean Pasta Salad recipe is packed with fresh veggies and topped with a homemade Greek dressing – an irresistible dish!

preparation time 20 protocol protocol

cooking time 10 protocol protocol

rest time 1 Hour Hour

total time 1 Hour Hour 30 protocol protocol

• Cook the rotini noodles al dente according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to prevent boiling.

• If you’re making a homemade dressing (see notes below), add all the ingredients to a jar and shake.

• In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chopped tomatoes, sliced ​​cucumbers, drained sun-dried tomatoes, diced red onions, and diced artichokes. Olives and Chickpeas.

• Pour 1 cup dressing (or more to taste) over the salad and toss.

• Add feta cheese and fresh parsley and mix gently.

• Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend. Garnish with additional feta cheese and parsley, if desired.

• The noodles will soak up the dressing as they stand to ensure the salad is served generously.
• This pasta salad can be made ahead of time and kept in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Just stir well before serving.

Homemade Dressing
Shake the following in a glass.

• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• ⅓ cup light olive or vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon of honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• ½ teaspoon oregano
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• salt and pepper to taste

Leftover pasta salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Calories: 283 | Carbohydrates: 33G | Protein: 8thG | Fat: 14G | Saturated Fatty Acids: 3G | Cholesterol: 8thmg | Sodium: 273mg | Potassium: 316mg | Fiber: 4G | Sugar: 4G | Vitamin A: 325IU | Vitamin C: 10.5mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 1.6mg

Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary depending on cooking method and brand of ingredients used.

course Pasta, salad, side dish

Kitchen American, Mediterranean

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