Fresh pasta with feta, olives, cherry tomatoes, and crisp veggies in a lemon olive oil dressing.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 10 oz short pasta (fusilli, penne, or farfalle)
02 - Salt for boiling water
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1 medium cucumber, diced
05 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
06 - 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
→ Cheese & Olives
07 - 5 oz feta cheese, crumbled
08 - 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
→ Dressing
09 - 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
10 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
11 - 1 tsp dried oregano
12 - 1 clove garlic, minced
13 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
14 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Fresh Herbs
15 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
16 - 1 tbsp fresh basil, sliced (optional)
# Method:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to halt cooking.
02 - Combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and red bell pepper in a large mixing bowl.
03 - Add the cooked and cooled pasta to the bowl with vegetables, mixing gently.
04 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, sea salt, and black pepper in a small bowl or jar until emulsified.
05 - Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables, tossing gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
06 - Incorporate crumbled feta, Kalamata olives, parsley, and basil if using. Toss lightly to distribute.
07 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
