Choriatiki Pasta

Choriatiki Pasta is a delightful fusion of traditional Greek salad flavors with pasta, offering a fresh and vibrant dish perfect for any meal. This Halal recipe combines wholesome ingredients like tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and feta cheese for a satisfying experience.

Ingredients

• Pasta (penne or fusilli) - 150 grams
• Cherry tomatoes - 200 grams, halved
• Cucumber - 100 grams, diced
• Kalamata olives - 50 grams, pitted and halved
• Feta cheese - 100 grams, crumbled
• Red onion - 50 grams, thinly sliced
• Fresh parsley - 15 grams, chopped
• Olive oil - 30 ml
• Red wine vinegar - 15 ml
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, Kalamata olives, red onion, and parsley.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create a dressing.
4. Add the cooked pasta to the mixing bowl with the vegetables, followed by the dressing. Toss gently to combine all ingredients.
5. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top and give a final gentle toss to mix. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 25 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and antioxidants from fresh vegetables.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil and feta cheese.

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