Summer Corkscrew Pasta
Bright, fresh, and bursting with vibrant flavors, Summer Corkscrew Pasta is the ultimate warm-weather dish that’s as easy to make as it is satisfying. Featuring tender corkscrew pasta, crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet red bell peppers, and briny kalamata olives, this Mediterranean-inspired pasta salad is a celebration of seasonal produce. A zesty lemon-garlic dressing, with a touch of honey and oregano, ties everything together for a perfectly balanced bite, while crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley elevate every forkful. Ready in just 30 minutes, this refreshing and colorful dish is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a quick, light dinner. Serve it chilled as a standalone meal or pair it with your favorite grilled protein for a crowd-pleasing summer feast!
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Ingredients
- 12 oz corkscrew pasta (fusilli)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives, sliced
- 0.75 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups baby spinach
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the corkscrew pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool the pasta quickly. Set aside.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, kalamata olives, and baby spinach.
Step 3
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Step 4
Add the cooked and cooled pasta to the bowl of vegetables. Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables, tossing to coat everything evenly.
Step 5
Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese and chopped parsley.
Step 6
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. You can add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your taste.
Step 7
Chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Step 8
Serve as a light main dish or as a side to grilled proteins. Enjoy your refreshing Summer Corkscrew Pasta!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (674.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1751.2 |
| Total Fat 59.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.6g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1206.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 264.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 19.8g | |
| Protein 43.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 112.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 997.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories