Description
A refreshing and zesty pasta salad with lemon and herbs, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (preferably fusilli or rotini)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad mixture and toss until well combined.
- Gently fold in the feta cheese.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or proteins as desired.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Pasta Salad, Healthy Eating, Lemon Herb, Quick Recipes