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Mediterranean pasta salad with fusilli pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, feta cheese, and fresh herbs in a white bowl

Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Feta, Olives, and Herbs

A vibrant pasta salad bursting with Mediterranean flavors—creamy feta, briny olives, fresh herbs, and a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a quick weeknight meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz 340g short pasta like fusilli or penne
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 medium cucumber diced
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Kalamata olives pitted and halved
  • 8 oz 225g feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint chopped
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice of 2 lemons about 1/4 cup
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente, then drain and rinse briefly under cold water to stop cooking.
  2. While pasta cooks, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to make the dressing.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta with half of the dressing while still warm. Toss well to coat.
  4. Add halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, halved Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, chopped parsley, and chopped mint to the bowl.
  5. Pour remaining dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together until evenly combined.
  6. Let the salad rest at room temperature for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.