Vermicelli Olive Pasta Salad

Light, refreshing, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, Vermicelli Olive Pasta Salad is a perfect dish for warm weather gatherings or quick, wholesome lunches. This vibrant salad features delicate vermicelli pasta tossed with briny black olives, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, red onion, and creamy feta cheese, all tied together with a zesty lemon-garlic vinaigrette infused with oregano and fresh parsley. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's a simple yet satisfying recipe that’s as gorgeous as it is delicious. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a versatile side or main dish that will take your mealtime to the next level.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams vermicelli pasta
• 1 cup black olives (pitted and sliced)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 cup cucumber (diced)
• 0.5 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
• 0.5 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
• 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the vermicelli pasta and cook according to the package instructions (approximately 8-10 minutes) until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool, then set aside.

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, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.

Step 4

Add the cooked vermicelli pasta to the bowl of vegetables and olives. Pour the vinaigrette over the pasta salad and toss thoroughly to combine.

Step 5

Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Add more salt or pepper if desired.

Step 6

Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Before serving, give the pasta salad a gentle toss and garnish with additional parsley if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1232.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2283.5

Total Fat 132.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 106.8mg	0%
Sodium 4362.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 239.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.7g	0%
Total Sugars 20.9g
Protein 57.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 917.7mg	0%
Iron 14.8mg	0%
Potassium 1529.6mg	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: 50.0%

Protein: 9.7%

Carbs: 40.3%