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Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Perfect for summer barbecues and picnics

Course pasta, Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword pasta salad
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 355 kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces dry pasta

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • fresh ground pepper to taste

Pasta Salad

  • 2 scallions chopped (or substitute red onion)
  • 2 cups fresh tomato chopped
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated (or crumbled feta)
  • 1/2 cup parsley minced (or basil chiffonade)
  • 1/4 cups kalamata olives pitted, sliced

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. When done, rinse until cold water and drain well. Meanwhile, prepare dressing.

Dressing

  1. Put all dressing ingredients in a jar or container with a lid. Shake until blended.

Pasta Salad

  1. Place pasta salad ingredients in a bowl. Add dressing and cooked pasta. Toss well. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or longer for better flavor.

Nutrition Facts
Mediterranean Pasta Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 355 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 6mg2%
Sodium 621mg27%
Potassium 309mg9%
Carbohydrates 48g16%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 970IU19%
Vitamin C 15mg18%
Calcium 141mg14%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.