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Easy Lemon Herb Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Close-up of a serving of mediterranean pasta salad made with rotini, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, feta, and Kalamata olives.
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Make this refreshing Mediterranean Pasta Salad quickly. It combines cooked pasta with crisp vegetables, feta cheese, olives, and a zesty lemon herb dressing. This cold pasta salad works well for meal prep, picnics, or as a simple side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound pasta (rotini or penne recommended)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 large cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse immediately with cold water to stop cooking and cool it down. Place the cooled pasta in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Prepare the lemon herb dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. Add the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, halved olives, chopped red onion, and fresh parsley to the bowl with the pasta.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture. Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  5. Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese.
  6. Cover the bowl and chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

  • For a heartier meal, add 1 cup of cooked, shredded chicken breast to the salad.
  • If you prefer a different pasta shape, this recipe works well with orzo pasta.
  • Taste the salad before serving and add more salt or lemon juice if needed.

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