Description
Mediterranean Pasta Salad is a refreshing and colorful dish that brings the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean to your table. This salad combines al dente pasta with juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, tangy olives, and nutrient-rich spinach, all tossed in a zesty homemade Greek dressing. With creamy feta cheese sprinkled on top, this salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with flavor and nutrition. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a light family dinner, it’s a crowd-pleaser that can be prepared quickly and easily. Enjoy it as a main dish or pair it with grilled meats for a complete meal. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or looking for a delicious side dish, this Mediterranean Pasta Salad is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
- 1 cup sliced cucumbers
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1/2 cup pitted green olives
- 1/2 cup pitted black olives
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, spinach, green olives, and black olives.
- Drizzle with Greek salad dressing (about 1/2 cup) and toss gently to combine.
- Top with crumbled feta cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg