Fresh Tomato and Feta Pasta Salad
This fresh tomato and feta pasta salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish perfect for warm weather gatherings. Combining al dente pasta with juicy tomatoes, creamy feta, and a zesty dressing creates a delightful balance of flavors. Serve it as a light lunch or a side dish at your next barbecue!
This recipe is italian style, lunch, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 10 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 10 min · Total: 25 min · Serves: 4
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include pasta, feta cheese, salt, cherry tomatoes.
- Follow all 5 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 250 g pasta (cooked)
- 150 g feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1 tsp salt
- 300 g cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 30 g fresh basil (chopped)
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, and crumbled feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
- Add the chopped fresh basil and toss again before serving.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 370
- Protein: 12 g
- Fat: 22 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.