Mediterranean Pasta Salad

🛒 Ingredients

• Short Pasta (e.g., Rotini) 50 g · 180 kcal
• Cherry Tomatoes 150 g · 27 kcal
• English Cucumber 100 g · 15 kcal
• Red Onion 25 g · 10 kcal
• Kalamata Olives (pitted) 35 g · 40 kcal
• Feta Cheese (crumbled) 75 g · 190 kcal
• Red Bell Pepper 75 g · 23 kcal
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil 15 g · 120 kcal
• Red Wine Vinegar 15 g · 3 kcal
• Dried Oregano 1 g · 3 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking and prevent sticking. Set aside to cool completely.
2. While the pasta cools, dice the cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion. Halve the cherry tomatoes and crumble the feta cheese.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, diced cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and Kalamata olives. Pour the dressing over the ingredients.
5. Gently toss everything together until well combined. Stir in the crumbled feta cheese.
6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled.