Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Name: Mediterranean Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 8.2 kg 1 pound pasta (such as rotini or penne); 0.7 l 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; 0.7 tsp 1 cucumber, diced; 3.1 dash 1/2 red onion, finely chopped; 5.1 bag 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled; 8.5 tbsp 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, halved; 7 box 1/4 cup olive oil; 5.3 half 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 4.3 oz 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1.6 drop 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 3 bag Salt and pepper to taste; 2.5 ml Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

By Victoria Thompson

November 14, 2025

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This recipe brings together the freshness of Mediterranean flavors in a light and refreshing pasta dish. Combining juicy tomatoes, briny olives, creamy feta, and aromatic herbs, this pasta is perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner. The lemon-garlic dressing ties everything together, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate. It's a simple yet elegant dish, ideal for warm days and gatherings with friends. The vibrant colors and textures make it as visually appealing as it is delicious. You can adjust the ingredients based on your preference. Feel free to add grilled chicken or shrimp for more protein.

Ingredients

1 pound pasta (such as rotini or penne) - 8.2 kg
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved - 0.7 l
1 cucumber, diced - 0.7 tsp
1/2 red onion, finely chopped - 3.1 dash
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled - 5.1 bag
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, halved - 8.5 tbsp
1/4 cup olive oil - 7.0 box
3 tablespoons lemon juice - 5.3 half
2 cloves garlic, minced - 4.3 oz
1 teaspoon dried oregano - 1.6 drop

Cooking Steps

Step 1

Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Dice the tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Crumble the feta cheese. Halve the olives.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, diced tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and olives.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to ensure everything is well coated.

Step 6

Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for later. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

Step 7

For an enhanced flavor let the pasta rest for 30 minutes before serving.

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Mediterranean Pasta Salad

By Victoria Thompson

November 14, 2025

5061 views

Ingredients

1 pound pasta (such as rotini or penne) - 8.2 kg
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved - 0.7 l
1 cucumber, diced - 0.7 tsp
1/2 red onion, finely chopped - 3.1 dash
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled - 5.1 bag
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, halved - 8.5 tbsp
1/4 cup olive oil - 7.0 box
3 tablespoons lemon juice - 5.3 half
2 cloves garlic, minced - 4.3 oz
1 teaspoon dried oregano - 1.6 drop

Cooking Steps

Step 1

Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Dice the tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Crumble the feta cheese. Halve the olives.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, diced tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and olives.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to ensure everything is well coated.

Step 6

Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for later. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

Step 7

For an enhanced flavor let the pasta rest for 30 minutes before serving.

# Chicken # No-Bake # Potluck

Reviews (13 Reviews)

Matthew Thomas3

A good, basic pasta salad. Nothing too special, but it's a solid choice for a quick meal. Could benefit from some added crunch, perhaps some cucumber.

Christopher Taylor2

I found it a bit bland. I think it needs more lemon juice in the dressing. The pasta also seemed a bit sticky after mixing. Disappointed.

Sophia Rodriguez5

Absolutely delicious! The lemon-garlic dressing is the star. I added some grilled chicken, as suggested, and it was a perfect, light dinner. Definitely making this again!