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Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Mediterranean Pasta Salad: Fresh and Flavorful in 20 Minutes

This Mediterranean Pasta Salad is a fresh and vibrant dish, ready in just 20 minutes, perfect for potlucks or meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Pasta substitute with gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free meal
  • 1 cup Halved Grape Tomatoes can also use cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup Sliced and Quartered Cucumbers zucchini or bell peppers work well as substitutes
  • 1/4 cup Thinly Sliced Red Onion soaking in cold water can mellow flavor
  • 2 cups Baby Spinach can use arugula for a spicier flavor
  • 1/3 cup Sliced Pitted Green Olives capers can substitute for a different zing
  • 1/3 cup Sliced Pitted Black Olives omit for a milder flavor
  • 1/2 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese omit for a dairy-free option
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Homemade Greek Salad Dressing adjust garlic level according to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • mixing bowl
  • salad tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Prepare the Vegetables: Halve the grape tomatoes, slice and quarter the cucumbers, and thinly slice the red onion. Soak onion in cold water if desired. Combine in a bowl with spinach and olives.
  3. Combine Ingredients: Add cooled pasta to the vegetable mixture and gently toss together until evenly mixed.
  4. Add the Dressing: Drizzle the Greek salad dressing over the salad, toss to combine, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  5. Incorporate Feta Cheese: Sprinkle crumbled feta over the salad and gently toss to combine.
  6. Serve or Chill: Serve immediately or let chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to meld flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Prepare the salad the night before for enhanced flavor; just hold back the feta until serving.

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