Cucumber Feta Pasta Salad
Are you looking for a tasty side dish to bring to your next summer BBQ or picnic? Look no further than this delicious and easy-to-make Cucumber Feta Pasta Salad! This recipe was designed with busy vegetarians in mind, as it can be prepped the night before and ready to go in minutes. Bursting with flavor from creamy feta cheese, crunchy cucumbers, fresh herbs, and tangy dressing, this salad is sure to become a favorite for all of your outdoor entertaining needs. So gather up the ingredients below and get ready for some serious summer eating!
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Lunch
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 665 kcal
Let's gather the ingredients!
- 16 ounces spiral pasta or elbow macaroni
- 1 cucumber cut into thin slices
- ½ red onion thinly sliced
- 1 lemon juice and zest
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 tbsp fresh dill chopped
- 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
Let's Begin!
Cook the pasta according to package instructions until it reaches your desired doneness. Once done, set aside to cool while you make the dressing.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, dill, salt, pepper, vinegar, and mustard. Mix until thoroughly combined.
In a large bowl, mix together the pasta, dressing, feta cheese, onion, and cucumber. Stir until fully combined and the pasta and veggies are well coated in the dressing.
Serve and enjoy with family and friends!
Calories: 665kcalCarbohydrates: 92gProtein: 21gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 488mgPotassium: 446mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 252IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 233mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Cucumber, Easy to Make, Feta, Healthy, Pasta, Pasta Salad, Salad, Vegetarian