Description
A quick and forgiving pasta salad featuring bright tomatoes, cool cucumber, crumbly feta, and olives, perfect for busy weeknights or potlucks.
Ingredients
- Pasta
- Olive oil
- Cherry tomatoes
- Cucumber
- Feta cheese
- Olives
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta with chopped cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, feta cheese, and olives.
- Toss gently to avoid bursting the tomatoes.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss everything together until well combined.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, letting it rest for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
For added brightness, include fresh herbs just before serving. The salad can be made ahead, and the flavors improve overnight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg