Mediterranean Rotini Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Mediterranean Rotini Salad is the perfect fusion of vibrant vegetables, tangy feta, and hearty pasta. Tender rotini noodles are tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, sliced red onion, and briny kalamata olives, then drizzled with a zesty homemade dressing made from extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and fragrant oregano. Finished with crumbled feta cheese, this easy-to-make salad is ideal for weeknight dinners, summer gatherings, or meal prep. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a wholesome, refreshing side or main dish that can be enjoyed immediately or chilled to let the flavors deepen. Perfect for lovers of Mediterranean cuisine, it’s as healthy as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 ounces rotini pasta
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 small red onion
• 0.75 cups kalamata olives, pitted and halved
• 0.5 cups feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cups extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.

Step 2

While the pasta cools, slice the cherry tomatoes in half, dice the cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, and set them aside.

Step 3

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.

Step 6

Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.

Step 7

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours to let the flavors meld together. Garnish with extra feta or fresh herbs if desired and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1375.6 grams (1375.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2665

Total Fat 130.60g	167%
Saturated Fat 30.90g	155%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 100mg	33%
Sodium 4831mg	210%
Total Carbohydrate 309.80g	113%
Dietary Fiber 25.30g	90%
Total Sugars 30.70g
Protein 68.10g	136%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 925mg	71%
Iron 19mg	104%
Potassium 2259mg	48%

*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: 43.7%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 46.1%