Name: Mediterranean Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 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; 3 tablespoons 100% extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar ((check for FfL-friendly ingredients)); 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 4 ounces feta cheese; crushed red pepper, to taste

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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

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 (check for FfL-friendly ingredients)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Garnishes

4 ounces feta cheese
crushed red pepper, to taste