Mediterranean Pasta Salad Lemon (Printable Version)
Rotini with feta, olives, and lemon dressing for a fresh Mediterranean-inspired bowl.
# What You'll Need:
→ Salad base
01 - 3 cups cooked rotini pasta
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
04 - 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
05 - 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
06 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
→ Dressing
07 - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
08 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
09 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
10 - Salt, to taste
11 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked rotini pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped red onion.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
03 - Toss the pasta mixture with the dressing until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Ready in only twenty minutes perfect for last minute gatherings
- Uses common pantry staples you already have
- Packed with vibrant summer flavors and textures
- Easily adaptable to your favorite ingredients or whatever is in your fridge
- So easy that even kids can help assemble it
02 -
- Delicious hot or cold
- Stays fresh in the fridge for three days
- Vegetarian friendly and perfect for potlucks
03 -
- Always rinse and cool your pasta right away My worst batch stuck together because I forgot this step
- Layering flavors makes the difference Test the dressing with a piece of cucumber for perfect balance Do not skip chilling the salad a short rest blends flavors in a magical way