Linguini Salad Pasta Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this Linguini Salad Pasta Salad is the perfect balance of hearty and refreshing. Featuring tender linguini pasta tossed with a medley of vibrant vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red bell peppers, and red onions, it’s elevated with briny black olives and creamy crumbled feta cheese. A zesty homemade dressing, infused with olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and a touch of honey, ties it all together with just the right amount of tangy-sweet goodness. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a light lunch, this chilled pasta salad comes together in just 25 minutes and is sure to become your go-to recipe for easy, flavorful meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 8 oz Linguini pasta
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup Cucumber, diced
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
• 0.5 medium Red onion, finely sliced
• 0.75 cup Black olives, pitted and sliced
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 2 tbsp Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 tbsp Red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp Honey
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the linguini according to the package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta cooks, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and red bell pepper, thinly slice the red onion, and slice the olives.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled linguini, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and sliced black olives.

Step 4

Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh parsley over the salad ingredients.

Step 5

In a small bowl or jar, whisk or shake together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, honey, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the linguini and vegetable mixture. Toss thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly coated.

Step 7

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Before serving, give the salad a quick toss and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.

Step 9

Serve chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing side dish or light meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1324.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1669.8

Total Fat 115.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g
Cholesterol 100mg	0%
Sodium 3836.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 130.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.7g	0%
Total Sugars 28.4g
Protein 38.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 832.6mg	0%
Iron 9.6mg	0%
Potassium 1655.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.6%

Protein: 9.1%

Carbs: 30.3%