Description
A fresh and flavorful Greek-inspired pasta bowl with Mediterranean ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives, and feta cheese.
- Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Add the cooked pasta to the vegetable mixture.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Notes
- You can add grilled chicken for extra protein.
- Replace feta with vegan cheese for a dairy-free option.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Cook (except pasta)
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg