Mediterranean Pasta Salad (Add Chicken for an Amazing Meal)

This zesty Mediterranean Pasta Salad recipe combines vegetables and pasta in a delightful dressing.

Refreshing and filling, this change-of-pace salad topped with feta cheese is perfect as a side dish. It’s easy to make and is always popular at a potluck.

Add a little chicken and you can serve it as your main dish!

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Mediterranean Pasta Salad

This zesty Mediterranean Pasta Salad recipe combines vegetables and pasta in a delightful dressing. Refreshing and filling, this change-of-pace salad topped with feta cheese is perfect as a side dish. It's easy to make and is always popular at a potluck. Add a little chicken and you can serve it as your main dish!

Course

Appetizers, Healthy Snacks, Salads, Side Dishes

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Passive Time

4+ hours

Servings

Ingredients

Main

• 6 cups cooked whole grain penne pasta
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
• 2 cups cucumber, cut into coins and halved
• 1 cup red bell peppers, chopped
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped

Dressing

• 3 tablespoons 100% extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Garnishes

• 4 ounces feta cheese
• crushed red pepper, to taste

Course Appetizers, Healthy Snacks, Salads, Side Dishes Prep Time 20 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes Passive Time 4+ hours Servings Ingredients Main 6 cups cooked whole grain penne pasta 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered 2 cups cucumber, cut into coins and halved 1 cup red bell peppers, chopped 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped Dressing 3 tablespoons 100% extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano Garnishes 4 ounces feta cheese crushed red pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine main ingredients.
2. In a small bowl, combine and thoroughly mix dressing ingredients. Pour dressing over main ingredients, toss to coat.
3. Refrigerate for 4+ hours before serving. This allows the pasta salad to marinate in the dressing.
4. Top with feta and red pepper before serving. Enjoy!

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