Tangy Pasta Salad

Bright, colorful, and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this Tangy Pasta Salad is the ultimate side dish or light main course for any occasion. Featuring tender rotini pasta, crisp cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and vibrant red bell peppers, this salad is a fresh and wholesome delight. Sliced black olives, crumbled feta cheese, and a sprinkle of parsley add briny, creamy, and herby notes, while a zesty, homemade dressing made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard ties it all together with a tangy punch. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy pasta salad is perfect for meal prep, picnics, or potlucks. Serve it chilled or at room temperature, and enjoy an irresistible balance of crunch, creaminess, and bold flavors in every bite. Keywords: tangy pasta salad, Mediterranean pasta salad, quick pasta salad recipe, fresh salad with feta and olives.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 250 g Rotini pasta
• 200 g Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 small Red onion
• 100 g Black olives (sliced)
• 100 g Feta cheese (crumbled)
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 60 ml Olive oil
• 30 ml Red wine vinegar
• 15 ml Lemon juice
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp Honey
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process, and set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta cooks, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and red bell pepper, and thinly slice the red onion.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, sliced black olives, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped parsley.

Step 4

In a small bowl or jar with a lid, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Shake or stir until the dressing is well emulsified.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss thoroughly to combine. Make sure the dressing coats all the ingredients evenly.

Step 6

Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature. Optionally, garnish with additional parsley or crumbled feta before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1210.8 grams (1210.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2116

Total Fat 103.50g	133%
Saturated Fat 27.40g	137%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.40g
Cholesterol 89mg	30%
Sodium 4402mg	191%
Total Carbohydrate 243.20g	88%
Dietary Fiber 20.80g	74%
Total Sugars 34.60g
Protein 54.20g	108%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 775mg	60%
Iron 15mg	81%
Potassium 2042mg	43%

*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: 43.9%

Protein: 10.2%

Carbs: 45.9%