Pasta with Greek Dressing

Pasta with Greek Dressing is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines al dente pasta with a tangy Greek-inspired dressing. It's a perfect light meal for warm days, packed with flavors from fresh vegetables and herbs.

Ingredients

• Pasta (fusilli or penne) - 150 grams
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Cucumber - 1 small, diced
• Red onion - 1/4, finely chopped
• Kalamata olives - 50 grams, pitted and sliced
• Feta cheese - 50 grams, crumbled
• Olive oil - 3 tablespoons
• Red wine vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh parsley - for garnish

Steps

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually around 8-10 minutes.
2. While the pasta is cooking, prepare the Greek dressing by whisking together olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, chopped red onion, and sliced Kalamata olives.
4. Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and rinse under cold water to cool it down quickly. Add the cooled pasta to the bowl with the vegetables.
5. Pour the Greek dressing over the pasta and vegetables, and gently toss everything together until well combined.
6. Finally, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 20 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from fresh vegetables.
• Provides healthy fats from olive oil and olives.

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