Mediterranean Pasta Salad — Fresh, Flavorful & Easy to Make

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

🌿 A Fresh and Simple Mediterranean Pasta Salad

If you’re looking for a light, refreshing, and easy-to-make pasta salad, this Mediterranean Pasta Salad is the perfect choice.
It’s bursting with color, crunch, and flavor — from juicy cherry tomatoes and crisp cucumber to briny olives and creamy feta cheese. Tossed in a simple lemon and balsamic dressing with za’atar or oregano, it’s a dish that truly captures the essence of the Mediterranean diet.

Perfect for summer lunches, BBQs, or healthy meal prep, this recipe is as versatile as it is delicious.

Mediterranean Pasta Salad on the table

Watch the video of the recipe here.​
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🍅 Ingredients

Serves: 4
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min

For the salad:

• 250 g pasta (fusilli, penne, or farfalle)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 small cucumber, diced
• 1 small red onion, finely sliced
• ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
• ½ cup feta cheese, cut into cubes
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or basil

For the dressing:

• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp za’atar or dried oregano

​🥣 Instructions
1. Cook the pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente.
Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Let cool slightly.

2. Prepare the dressing
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and za’atar (or oregano).

3. Assemble the salad
In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta cheese.

3. Toss & chill
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
Sprinkle with fresh parsley or basil.
Chill for 30 minutes before serving for best flavor, or enjoy immediately.

NUTRITION INFORMATION per portion
540 Kcal | 30 g Fat | 53 g Carbs | 15 g Protein | 6 g Fiber

💡 Tips & Variations

• Add grilled chicken, tuna, or chickpeas for extra protein.
• Swap regular pasta for wholegrain or lentil pasta to boost fibre and nutrients.
• Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days — great for meal prep!
• Try adding roasted red peppers or sun-dried tomatoes for extra depth of flavor.

🌞 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This Mediterranean pasta salad is:
✅ Quick and easy to make
✅ Packed with fresh, wholesome ingredients
✅ Ideal for lunchboxes or picnics
✅ Vegetarian and easily adaptable for any diet

🧄 The Mediterranean Diet in a Bowl

The Mediterranean diet is known for being one of the healthiest in the world — rich in vegetables, healthy fats, whole grains, and lean proteins.
This salad brings those principles to your plate in the most delicious way possible, proving that eating healthy doesn’t have to be complicated.

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