Description
A colorful, refreshing dish loaded with seasonal vegetables and zesty flavors, perfect for picnics or light meals at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rotini or penne pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper (assorted colors), chopped
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (basil or parsley), chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Add chopped herbs and mix again.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Customize the salad by adding your favorite veggies or proteins like grilled chicken or chickpeas. For a vegan option, omit feta cheese and use a plant-based dressing.