Pasta Twist Salad with Olives
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and flavorful Pasta Twist Salad with Olives, a Mediterranean-inspired delight that's perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-make dish combines tender fusilli pasta, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, tangy feta cheese, and briny black olives, all tossed in a zesty dressing made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and oregano. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's a refreshing and satisfying cold pasta salad that’s great as a side dish or light meal. Serve it chilled and let the fresh, bold flavors transport you to a sunny seaside escape. Ideal for picnics, potlucks, or weeknight dinners, this crowd-pleaser is as versatile as it is delicious!
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Ingredients
- 250 grams pasta twists (fusilli)
- 100 grams black olives, sliced
- 150 grams cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 0.5 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 100 grams feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Cook the pasta twists in a large pot of salted boiling water according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse the pasta under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool completely.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced black olives, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 4
Add the cooled pasta twists to the mixing bowl with the vegetables and feta cheese. Pour the dressing over the top.
Step 5
Toss everything together gently until the pasta and vegetables are evenly coated in the dressing.
Step 6
Taste and adjust any seasonings if necessary. If desired, garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Step 7
Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 8
Serve chilled as a side dish or light meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (882.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1754.7 |
| Total Fat 84.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 24.2g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 83.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3027.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 209.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 15.5g | |
| Protein 47.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 593.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1167.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories