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Irresistible Mediterranean Pasta Salad

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A vibrant Mediterranean Pasta Salad that’s perfect for any warm day, incorporating fresh flavors and wholesome ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 14 oz pasta (Barilla rotini or penne)
  • 1 large cucumber (peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch half-moons)
  • 18 oz cherry tomatoes
  • 3/4 cup olives (Mezzetta sliced kalamata olives)
  • 5 oz feta
  • 1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 4 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 3 garlic cloves (freshly pressed)
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Boil a large pot of salted water. Once it reaches a rolling boil, add in the pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, chop your cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the olives and onions, and crumble the feta.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, honey, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  4. Once the pasta is done, drain it and give it a quick rinse with cold water.
  5. Toss the pasta in with the dressing while it’s still warm.
  6. Now, gently fold in the cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, olives, red onion, and parsley. Finish off by adding the crumbled feta on top.
  7. Before serving, taste your pasta salad and adjust seasoning as necessary.
  8. Let it chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

This pasta salad improves when made in advance, as flavors deepen over time. Reserve pasta water for adjusting dressing consistency.

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Keywords: pasta salad, Mediterranean, summer dish, healthy salad, easy recipe

Find it online: https://rusticflavor.com/minute-mediterranean-pasta-salad-for-busy-weeknights/

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