Mediterranean Pasta Salad Olives Feta (Printable Version)

Vibrant pasta tossed with olives, vegetables, and feta for a flavorful Mediterranean-style meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salad Base

01 - 12 ounces penne pasta, cooked al dente
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
04 - 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced

→ Flavor Accents

05 - 3/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
06 - 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
07 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

→ Dressing

08 - 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
10 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
11 - 1 clove garlic, minced
12 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely.
02 - Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion. Place vegetables in a large mixing bowl.
03 - Add cooled pasta, Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped parsley to the bowl with vegetables. Gently toss to mix.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
05 - Pour dressing over the salad. Toss gently to ensure all ingredients are well coated. Serve immediately or chill for enhanced flavor.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Perfect for make ahead and meal prep
  • Easy to customize with whatever vegetables you have on hand
  • Keeps well chilled in the fridge so it is ideal for picnics and potlucks
  • Packed with bright Mediterranean flavors from herbs, lemon, and olives
02 -
  • Works equally well for lunches or dinners
  • Rich in vegetables and calcium
  • Gluten free friendly by swapping the pasta
03 -
  • Let the salad sit for at least thirty minutes before serving so the flavors develop The feta softens into the noodles and everything tastes more harmonious
  • If making for a crowd double the vinaigrette so nothing feels dry Rinsing pasta with cold water is key so the salad stays perfectly tender never mushy

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