Fresh and Tangy Pasta Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and Feta Recipe
A refreshing and easy-to-make pasta salad featuring tender pasta combined with crisp cucumber, sweet cherry tomatoes, tangy red onion, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty olive oil and lemon dressing. Perfect as a side dish or light meal for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 8 oz (225 g) pasta (such as fusilli or rotini)
Vegetables
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
Cheese
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to stop cooking and cool it down.
- Prepare the vegetables: While the pasta cooks, wash and chop the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and finely chop the red onion.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Combine the salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with the chopped vegetables and crumbled feta cheese.
- Toss and serve: Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to coat evenly. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use gluten-free pasta if gluten sensitivity is a concern.
- For extra flavor, add fresh herbs such as basil or parsley.
- Make the salad ahead of time and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Can be served as a side dish alongside grilled meats or as a light vegetarian main course.
Keywords: pasta salad, Mediterranean salad, feta cheese salad, summer salad, vegetarian pasta salad
