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Overhead view of a Mediterranean Pasta Salad with rotini spirals, bright red cherry tomatoes, and green cucumber slices in a white bowl.
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Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Zesty Lemon Vinaigrette and Feta

This Mediterranean Pasta Salad features al dente rotini, crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and briny Kalamata olives tossed in a glossy lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for meal prep, picnics, or a light, refreshing summer dinner side.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb (454g) Rotini Pasta Cooked al dente
  • 1 pint (250g) Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 1 large (300g) English Cucumber Sliced into thin crescents, unpeeled
  • 1/2 cup (75g) Kalamata Olives Whole, pitted
  • 1/4 medium (50g) Red Onion Thinly sliced into rings
  • 4 oz (115g) Feta Cheese Crumbled
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) Extra Virgin Olive Oil High quality
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) Fresh Lemon Juice Approx. 1-2 lemons
  • 1 tsp (5g) Dijon Mustard Acts as an emulsifier
  • 1 tsp (1g) Dried Herb Flakes Oregano and Parsley blend

Equipment

  • 1 6-Quart Stockpot For boiling pasta
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl Preferably glass or ceramic
  • 1 Chef's Knife For precise vegetable slicing

Method
 

Pasta Preparation
  1. Cook the rotini in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking and remove excess starch.
Vinaigrette and Assembly
  1. In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and salt until the mixture is fully emulsified and appears glossy and yellow.
  2. In a large minimalist white bowl, combine the cold pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, cucumber crescents, whole olives, and onion rings. Pour the dressing over the ingredients and toss gently.
  3. Top the salad with crumbled feta cheese and a dusting of dried green herb flakes. Let sit for 15 minutes to meld flavors.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalProtein: 7gFat: 18gFiber: 3g

Notes

Always rinse the pasta in cold water to prevent it from becoming gummy.
For best results, slice the red onions as thinly as possible to avoid overpowering the other flavors.
Keyword Greek Pasta Salad,Mediterranean Pasta Salad,Rotini Salad

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