Description
This sunny pasta salad is simple, packed with flavor, and perfect for gatherings or a quick lunch. Enjoy the freshness and vibrant tastes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 g (2 cups) rotini or fusilli pasta
- 150 g (about 1 cup) sun dried tomatoes, packed in oil
- 30 g (1 cup) fresh basil, chopped
- 60 ml (¼ cup) olive oil
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- 100 g (about ¾ cup) feta cheese, crumbled
- Juice of 1 fresh lemon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook for 8–10 minutes until al dente, stirring occasionally. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Prepare the ingredients: While the pasta cooks, finely dice the red onion and chop the fresh basil. Crumble the feta cheese.
- Mix the salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained pasta, sun dried tomatoes, red onion, basil, and feta cheese. Drizzle with olive oil and squeeze in the juice of 1 lemon.
- Season and serve: Toss everything together gently. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the flavors meld for about 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Chill for better flavor, store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg