This Mediterranean pasta salad is a perfect dish for a summer picnic or barbecue. Filled with colorful and vibrant vegetables, tangy feta cheese, olives, and a zesty vinaigrette dressing, this salad is bursting with Mediterranean flavors. It's a light and refreshing dish that is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Ingredients
- 8 oz. pasta (such as rotini or bowtie)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 English cucumber, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, olives, feta cheese, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Garnish with additional parsley and feta cheese before serving.
