Mediterranean Pasta Salad
Mediterranean pasta salad is a simple side dish that’s a guaranteed hit at every gathering. Whole grain pasta, juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh crunchy cucumbers, salty olives, sweet sundried tomatoes, and crumbled cheese, all tossed with a creamy balsamic Italian dressing. This easy salad is the perfect prep-ahead dish and great for summer BBQ season. Add a protein like grilled chicken and turkey meatballs and you’ve got a delicious meal full of feel-good protein and nutrients.
PREP TIME
10 minutes
COOK TIME
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INGREDIENTS
17
Serves: 8
Ingredients
Salad
- 5 oz5 oz5 oz Fusilli Pasta, can sub gluten-free
- 1 cup1 cup1 cup Cucumber, chopped
- 1 cup1 cup1 cup Tomato, Cherry, halved
- .5 cup.5 cup.5 cup Black Olives, sliced
- .5 cup.5 cup.5 cup Bell Pepper, chopped
- .25 cup.25 cup.25 cup Red Onion, finely chopped
- .25 cup.25 cup.25 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes, finely chopped
- .25 cup.25 cup.25 cup Feta Cheese, can sub vegan
Dressing
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Italian Dressing
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Mayonnaise, can sub vegan
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Italian Seasoning
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 pinch1 pinch1 pinch Sea Salt, to taste
- 1 pinch1 pinch1 pinch Black Pepper, to taste
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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- Cook pasta al dente according to package instructions. Rinse under cold water.
- Combine the pasta and all the salad ingredients in a large bowl and toss together.
- Combine the dressing ingredients in a jar or shaker cup and shake until well mixed.
- Add the dressing to the salad and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Enjoy!
- Store any leftover salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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Coconut Free Nut Free Pescetarian Salads Sauces & Dressings Shellfish Free Side Dishes Sugar Alcohol Free Sugar Free Vegetarian| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 154 |
| Fat: | 7 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 18 g |
| Protein: | 4 g |
| Cholesterol: | 5 g |
| Sodium: | 177 mg |
| Fiber: | 2 g |
| Sugars: | 3 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated per serving. | |
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This is gorgeous and so colorful! So fun to see you making more savory recipes too : )
I live for a good pasta salad! Love all the different flavors and textures you included here. Yum!