Pasta Salad Ala Buggy

Bright, colorful, and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, Pasta Salad Ala Buggy is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Featuring tender penne pasta, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, vibrant red bell pepper, and tangy Kalamata olives, this recipe is a refreshing medley of textures and tastes. Crumbled feta cheese adds a creamy finish, while a zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey ties everything together beautifully. For an extra protein boost, optional chunks of cooked chicken make this a satisfying main dish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this versatile pasta salad can be served chilled as a side dish at picnics, potlucks, or weeknight dinners. Fresh parsley completes each bite with a pop of herbaceous flavor, making this dish your go-to for healthier, flavorful meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 grams Penne pasta
• 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 100 grams Kalamata olives, pitted
• 100 grams Feta cheese, crumbled
• 150 grams Cooked chicken breast (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 4 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool it down quickly, then set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooking, wash and prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.

Step 3

In a large salad bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.

Step 4

If using the optional cooked chicken breast, chop it into small cubes and add it to the salad bowl.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss everything together until evenly coated.

Step 7

Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the salad and give it one final toss.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt or lemon juice if necessary.

Step 9

Refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.

Step 10

Serve chilled and enjoy your Pasta Salad Ala Buggy as a refreshing side or light main dish!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1343.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2394.3

Total Fat 104.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 26.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.4g
Cholesterol 210.8mg	0%
Sodium 4088.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 267.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.7g	0%
Total Sugars 23.8g
Protein 104.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 656.7mg	0%
Iron 17.7mg	0%
Potassium 2343.8mg	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: 38.6%

Protein: 17.3%

Carbs: 44.1%