Ingredients
1 lb Rotini or Fusilli pasta
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 large English cucumber, diced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
6 oz Feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp honey or maple syrup
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Boil the pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente, according to package instructions.
Step 2: Drain the pasta and immediately rinse with cold water to stop the cooking and remove excess starch. Let it drain completely.
Step 3: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
Step 4: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and olives.
Step 5: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Step 6: Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley.
Step 7: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
To make this ahead of time, keep the dressing separate and toss right before serving for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: PT20M
- Cook Time: PT10M
- Category: Main Dishes & Savory Recipes
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg