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Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette
Emily

Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette

A fresh, vibrant Mediterranean pasta salad with crisp veggies, tangy olives, and a zesty lemon-herb vinaigrette. Ready in 25 minutes, this flavorful dish is perfect for weeknights or potlucks.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces dry pasta (farfalle recommended)
  • 1 English cucumber, diced
  • 1 pint cherry/grape tomatoes
  • 2/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives
  • 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
  • Half a medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley and basil, chopped (optional garnish)

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and let cool.
  2. While pasta cools, dice cucumber and slice red onion. Halve cherry tomatoes.
  3. In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, and red onion.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper to make vinaigrette.
  5. Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to combine. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Chill for 10-15 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

Substitute farfalle with penne or couscous.
Swap cucumbers with zucchini or bell peppers.
Use grape tomatoes or diced red洋葱.
For vegan option: omit feta and use vegan cheese crumbles.
Storage: refrigerate for up to 2 days.