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Mediterranean Pasta Salad

close up of mediterranean pasta salad in a white bowl topped with lemons
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This easy pasta salad is great for picnics and all sorts of summer get togethers. Even just a quick lunch at home! It's low-cook and flavorful.

  • Author: Becky Schmieg
  • Prep Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x
  • Category: Main Course, Salad
  • Cuisine: American, Mediterranean

Ingredients

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  • 16 oz dried farfalle pasta
  • 1/2 red onion, grated
  • 1 1/2 cups cucumber, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
  • 6 oz feta cheese crumbles
  • 3/4 cup sliced kalamata olives
  • 1 cup parsley, measured then chopped
  • 1 lemon

Dressing

  • 2/3 cup avocado oil
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp basil
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions, but remember to add a couple palmfuls of salt to the water once its boiling (before adding pasta).
  2. Make the dressing. Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar with a secure lid.
  3. Chop tomatoes, cucumber, parsley.
  4. Once pasta is cooked, drain and rinse under cool water. Add to a mixing bowl.
  5. Add remaining ingredients to the bowl with the pasta. Shake the dressing before pouring over the salad. Juice the lemon over the pasta. Mix and enjoy!

Find it online: https://www.figjar.com/mediterranean-pasta-salad/