Name: Mediterranian Inspired Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 8 oz. short cut pasta; 1 large cucumber, chopped; 1-pint cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cup cooked chickpeas; 1/2 red onion, diced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 1 can black olives, halved; 8 oz. feta, diced; 1/2 cup greek yogurt; 2 Tbsp. lemon juice; 1 Tbsp. olive oil; 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 cloves garlic; 1/4 cup fresh herbs (we used basil, oregano, sage, and thyme)

Description

This colorful Mediterranean Inspired Pasta Salad is tangy, bright, and flavorful, made with simple and fresh ingredients! It’s tossed in a creamy greek yogurt herb dressing that’s oh so good! This will become your new go-to Summer pasta salad!

Ingredients

Units Scale

For the Salad:

8 oz. short cut pasta

1 large cucumber, chopped

1–pint cherry tomatoes, halved

1 cup cooked chickpeas

1/2 red onion, diced

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 green bell pepper, diced

1 can black olives, halved

8 oz. feta, diced

For the Greek Yogurt Herb Dressing:

1/2 cup greek yogurt

2 Tbsp. lemon juice

1 Tbsp. olive oil

1/2 tsp. salt

2 cloves garlic

1/4 cup fresh herbs (we used basil, oregano, sage, and thyme)

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Instructions

1. In a very large bowl, add in all of the ingredients. 8 oz. cooked pasta, 1 large chopped cucumber, 1-pint halved cherry tomatoes, 1 cup cooked chickpeas, 1/2 diced onion, 1 green and 1 red bell pepper (diced), 1 can halved black olives, and 8 oz. diced feta cheese. Mix that all together.

2. To make the Greek Yogurt Herb Dressing: In a blender or food processor, blend together 1/2 cup of greek yogurt, 2 Tbsp. lemon juice, 1 Tbsp. olive oil, 1/2 tsp. salt, 2 cloves garlic, and 1/4 cup fresh herbs. Once smooth and creamy, drizzle that onto the salad, give it a mix, and you’re ready to enjoy!

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 7 mins
Category: Savory
Cuisine: Greek

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350