Description
A delightful blend of flavors and textures, this salad features cherry tomatoes, cucumber, feta, and chickpeas, providing a refreshing and nutritious dish perfect for various occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 Cucumber, diced
- 1/2 Red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 can Chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup Olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, chickpeas, and olives.
- Whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve cold or at room temperature.
Notes
Cook pasta al dente for the best texture. Use fresh vegetables for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg