Easy Feta Pasta Salad

This Easy Feta Pasta Salad Recipe uses just 5 ingredients and is made in just 30 minutes! Creamy feta, juicy tomatoes, and fresh basil make this dish amazing!

Easy Feta Pasta Salad

If you're looking for a ridiculously easy pasta salad recipe that still  tastes amazing, you've come to the right place.  With just 5 ingredients and 30 minutes, you can prepare a wonderfully tasty feta pasta salad recipe that's sure to be a hit at your next cookout or gathering!

All you need is some penne pasta, zesty Italian dressing, juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and creamy feta cheese, and you've got yourself a delicious feta pasta salad recipe for a delightful side dish.  It really couldn't be easier, right?!

Feta Pasta Salad Recipe

Easy Feta Pasta Salad Recipe

This Easy Feta Pasta Salad is fresh, vibrant, and loaded with Mediterranean flavors. Chickpeas, crisp veggies, olives, herbs, and creamy feta tossed in a zesty homemade vinaigrette. Perfect for cookouts, potlucks, and easy make-ahead meals!

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Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Mediterranean

Keyword: Feta Pasta Salad

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Chill Time: 3 hours hours

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 10 servings

Calories: 441kcal

Author: Michelle

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Ingredients

• ▢ 16 ounces uncooked pasta (see notes)
• ▢ 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas drained and rinsed
• ▢ 1 cup chopped English or mini cucumber
• ▢ 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
• ▢ 1 green bell pepper chopped
• ▢ 1 small red onion finely diced, then thoroughly rinsed
• ▢ ½ cup sliced kalamata olives
• ▢ ½ cup freshly chopped parsley
• ▢ ¼ cup freshly chopped basil or mint
• ▢ 6 ounces Feta cheese crumbled

For the Vinaigrette

• ▢ ⅔ cup extra virgin olive oil
• ▢ ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• ▢ 2 cloves garlic crushed or minced
• ▢ 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• ▢ 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• ▢ 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• ▢ ½ teaspoon salt
• ▢ ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente, according to the directions on the package. Drain, rinse with cool water for 1 minute and transfer to a large bowl.
• In the large bowl with the pasta, add the remaining pasta salad ingredients. Toss well to combine.
• Make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl or mason jar, add all of the vinaigrette ingredients. Whisk until well combined (or if using a jar, place a lid on top tightly, and shake until well combined.
• Pour vinaigrette over pasta mixture and mix well.
• Toss again to combine, then season with freshly ground salt and pepper to taste.
• Cover and chill for 3 hours before serving.

Notes

• Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days. If the pasta absorbs too much dressing, refresh it with a drizzle of olive oil or a splash of vinegar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 441kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 436mg | Potassium: 418mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 688IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 143mg | Iron: 3mg

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