Looking for a tasty and healthy meal that's easy to make? Try this delicious Mediterranean Pasta Salad recipe! This dish is perfect for lunch or dinner, and it's packed with healthy ingredients like fresh vegetables, olives, and whole-grain pasta. Plus, it's easy to customize to your taste by adding or removing ingredients.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound whole-grain pasta
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
First, cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives, feta cheese, parsley, and mint.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
That's it! Your delicious and healthy Mediterranean Pasta Salad is ready to serve. Enjoy!