Monica's Penne Pasta Salad
Monica’s Penne Pasta Salad is a vibrant Mediterranean-inspired dish that’s as refreshing as it is satisfying. Perfectly al dente penne pasta is tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, briny black olives, and creamy crumbled feta cheese, creating a medley of textures and bold flavors. The homemade dressing, a tangy blend of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and dried oregano, ties everything together with a zesty finish. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes and packed with fresh ingredients, this versatile pasta salad is ideal as a light lunch, an easy side dish for picnics, or a potluck favorite. Garnished with fresh parsley and best served chilled, Monica’s Penne Pasta Salad is a crowd-pleasing option you’ll come back to again and again.
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Ingredients
- 300 g penne pasta
- 250 g cherry tomatoes
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 small red onion
- 100 g black olives
- 150 g feta cheese
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Set aside.
Step 2
While the pasta cooks, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, and roughly chop the black olives. Place these ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
Step 3
Crumble the feta cheese into the mixing bowl with the vegetables.
Step 4
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Step 5
Add the cooked and cooled penne pasta to the mixing bowl with the vegetables and feta cheese.
Step 6
Drizzle the dressing over the pasta salad and toss everything together gently until the ingredients are evenly coated.
Step 7
Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it on top as a garnish.
Step 8
Refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors develop. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1413.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2233.0 |
| Total Fat 105.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 30.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g | |
| Cholesterol 133.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3659.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 268.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 18.0g | |
| Protein 66.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 24IU | 0% |
| Calcium 978.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 21.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2163.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories