Greek Pasta Salad

This Kosher Greek Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish, perfect for a light lunch. Packed with fresh vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and a zesty dressing, it embodies the flavors of the Mediterranean.

Ingredients

• Pasta (fusilli or penne) - 100 grams
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Cherry tomatoes - 150 grams, halved
• Kalamata olives - 50 grams, pitted and sliced
• Red onion - 1/4 medium, finely chopped
• Feta cheese - 50 grams, crumbled
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Red wine vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh parsley - 1 tablespoon, chopped (for garnish)

Steps

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced Kalamata olives, and chopped red onion.
3. Add the cooled pasta to the bowl with the vegetables.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
5. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
6. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 20 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in healthy fats from olive oil and olives, which support heart health.
• High in vegetables, providing vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

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