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Authentic Mediterranean Greek Pasta with Feta

A delicious and easy-to-make Greek pasta dish featuring feta cheese, olives, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a Mediterranean-inspired meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz Penne pasta or any pasta of choice
Vegetables
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Cucumber diced
  • 1 cup Bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup Red onion finely chopped
Cheese and Herbs
  • 1 cup Feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh basil chopped
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 tbsp Red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano or fresh
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
Olives
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives pitted and sliced

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, prepare the vegetables and dressing.
Prepare the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a large skillet, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
  2. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to combine.
  3. Add the chopped parsley and basil, and toss again.
Serve
  1. Transfer the pasta to a serving bowl and serve immediately, or refrigerate for 30 minutes for a chilled pasta salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

This dish can be served warm or cold and is perfect for meal prep. Feel free to add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.

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