Pasta Salad with Feta

This Pasta Salad with Feta is a refreshing and vibrant dish, perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Packed with fresh vegetables and a tangy dressing, it offers a delightful mix of flavors and textures.

Ingredients

• Pasta (e.g., rotini) - 150 grams
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Red onion - 1/4 medium, finely chopped
• Feta cheese - 100 grams, crumbled
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Red wine vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped

Steps

1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
4. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine.
5. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 410
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 720 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• Provides a good source of protein from feta cheese.

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