Mediterranean pasta mixed with feta, olives, and crisp vegetables, perfect chilled or at room temperature.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 8 oz short pasta such as penne, fusilli, or farfalle
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium cucumber, diced
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
→ Olives and Cheese
06 - 2/3 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
07 - 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
→ Dressing
08 - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
09 - 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
10 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
11 - 1 garlic clove, finely minced
12 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
→ Fresh Herbs
13 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
# Directions:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain through a colander and rinse under cold water to cool completely.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, diced cucumber, diced bell pepper, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, halved Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
04 - Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
05 - Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the salad. Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavors to fully develop.
06 - Remove from refrigerator and serve cold or at room temperature as desired.
