Description
A vibrant and refreshing dish combining Mediterranean flavors with colorful vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and herbs, perfect for warm weather gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 8 ounces your favorite pasta
- 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1 cup roasted red bell peppers, chopped
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooled pasta, artichoke hearts, roasted red bell peppers, Kalamata olives, diced cucumber, chopped red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh basil to the bowl.
- Toss everything together until well combined.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary, and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
For added crunch, consider adding nuts like walnuts or almonds. Let the salad sit in the refrigerator for a couple of hours before serving for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: salad, pasta, Greek, Mediterranean, feta, healthy, quick meal