Ingredients
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- 8 oz short pasta (such as fusilli or penne)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (basil or parsley), chopped
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Add pasta and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- While the pasta cools, dice cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and slice red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- In a large bowl, mix cooled pasta with chopped veggies and feta cheese. Pour dressing over and toss gently to coat.
- Sprinkle with fresh herbs and give it another gentle toss. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg