Cucumber Feta Tomato Pasta Salad
Cucumber Feta Tomato Pasta Salad is one of those recipes I make when I want something filling without spending much time in the kitchen.
Ingredients
- 8 oz short pasta such as rotini or penne
- 1 large cucumber chopped
- 1½ cups cherry or grape tomatoes halved
- ¾ –1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ small red onion thinly sliced
- ½ cup Kalamata olives pitted and sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small garlic clove minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or dill
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse briefly with cool water.
- Chop the cucumber and tomatoes, then slice the red onion and olives.
- Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, pepper, and a little salt.
- Combine cooled pasta, vegetables, olives, and herbs in a large bowl.
- Pour over the dressing and gently toss. Fold in the feta without crushing it.
- Chill for 20–30 minutes, then taste and adjust seasoning before serving.