Fusilli Pasta Salad

Bright, fresh, and irresistibly flavorful, this Fusilli Pasta Salad is the perfect dish for summer cookouts, light lunches, or potluck gatherings. Featuring tender fusilli pasta tossed with vibrant cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and briny black olives, this salad is a colorful medley of Mediterranean-inspired ingredients. Crumbled feta cheese adds a creamy tang, while a zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and honey ties it all together with a harmonious blend of flavors. Ready in just 25 minutes and served chilled, this pasta salad is a quick, crowd-pleasing recipe that's as easy to make as it is to love. Perfect for SEO with keywords like "Mediterranean pasta salad," "easy fusilli salad recipe," and "healthy summer pasta salad," it’s your go-to for flavorful, no-fuss mealtime success.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 grams fusilli pasta
• 250 grams cherry tomatoes
• 1 large cucumber
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 small red onion
• 100 grams black olives
• 150 grams feta cheese
• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fusilli pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, usually 8-10 minutes.

Step 2

While the pasta cooks, prepare the vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, chop the red bell pepper, thinly slice the red onion, and slice the black olives.

Step 3

Drain the cooked pasta and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool completely.

Step 4

In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, dijon mustard, honey, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with the prepared vegetables and toss them together gently.

Step 6

Crumble the feta cheese over the pasta salad, then pour the dressing evenly over the top.

Step 7

Mix everything thoroughly so that all ingredients are well coated with the dressing.

Step 8

Chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 9

Serve cold or at room temperature and enjoy your delicious Fusilli Pasta Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1535.9 grams (1535.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2273

Total Fat 104.30g	134%
Saturated Fat 30.90g	155%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.70g
Cholesterol 134mg	45%
Sodium 4969mg	216%
Total Carbohydrate 279.30g	102%
Dietary Fiber 20.70g	74%
Total Sugars 34.60g
Protein 65.90g	132%

Vitamin D 24IU	120%
Calcium 1038mg	80%
Iron 15mg	81%
Potassium 2213mg	47%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.5%

Protein: 11.4%

Carbs: 48.2%