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Mediterranean Fusilli Pasta Salad

Mediterranean Fusilli Pasta Salad prepared dish

This mediterranean fusilli pasta salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish, perfect for warm weather gatherings. Tossed with colorful vegetables, olives, and a zesty dressing, it makes for a delightful side or light meal. Enjoy the combination of flavors and textures that this salad offers!

This recipe is mediterranean style, lunch, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 10 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 10 min · Total: 25 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include feta cheese, red bell pepper, dried oregano, olive oil.
  • Follow all 5 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 4 olive oil (tbsp)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 cups fusilli pasta (uncooked)
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup black olives (sliced)
  • 1 medium cucumber (diced)
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

Instructions

  1. Cook the fusilli pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, black olives, and feta cheese.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
  5. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 320
  • Protein: 10 g
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 450 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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