Sun Drenched Pasta Salad
Brighten up your meals with this vibrant Sun Drenched Pasta Salad – a medley of Mediterranean-inspired flavors that's perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender fusilli or penne pasta tossed with juicy sun-dried and cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, crunchy red bell peppers, and briny black olives, this salad is bursting with color and texture. A tangy homemade dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey elevates every bite, while crumbled feta cheese and fresh basil add savory and herbaceous notes. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy-to-make, no-fuss pasta salad is ideal for summer potlucks, picnics, or meal-prepping healthy lunches. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a refreshing taste of sunshine in every bite!
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Ingredients
- 300 grams pasta (fusilli or penne)
- 100 grams sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil, drained and sliced)
- 150 grams cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 large cucumber (diced)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
- 0.5 medium red onion (thinly sliced)
- 50 grams black olives (pitted and sliced)
- 100 grams feta cheese (crumbled)
- 20 grams fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 60 ml olive oil (extra virgin)
- 30 ml lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 pieces garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool it down quickly. Set aside.
Step 2
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing. Set aside.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, black olives, and fresh basil.
Step 4
Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Step 5
Add the crumbled feta cheese and toss lightly to combine, being careful not to break up the feta too much.
Step 6
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if necessary.
Step 7
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (674.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 731.6 |
| Total Fat 53.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.2g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3766.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 59.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 33.8g | |
| Protein 12.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 182.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2317.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories