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Mediterranean Pasta Salad Recipe

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A vibrant and refreshing Mediterranean Pasta Salad featuring a delightful mix of al dente pasta, tangy feta cheese, crisp arugula, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a flavorful olive and herb dressing. Perfect for a quick lunch, side dish, or picnic, this salad combines fresh vegetables and savory salami with a zesty garlic and oregano vinaigrette.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound pasta, cooked al dente according to package directions, cooled
  • 1 cup mixed Greek olives, pitted
  • 2 cups arugula
  • ½ cup chopped flat leaf parsley
  • ¼ red onion, thinly sliced, then roughly chopped
  • 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup diced cucumbers
  • 1 cup diced salami, optional

Dressing Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Instructions

  1. Whisk oil mixture: In a large bowl, combine the garlic powder, dried oregano, dried basil, sea salt, extra-virgin olive oil, and red wine vinegar. Whisk thoroughly to blend all the flavors into a cohesive dressing.
  2. Combine ingredients: Add the cooked and cooled pasta, mixed Greek olives, arugula, chopped flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped red onion, crumbled feta cheese, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumbers, and diced salami (if using) into the bowl with the dressing. Toss everything together gently to coat the ingredients evenly with the dressing.
  3. Serve: You can serve the pasta salad immediately for a fresher taste or cover and refrigerate it for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld beautifully. For best results, prepare up to 3 days ahead of time, keeping it chilled until serving.

Notes

  • Salami is optional; omit for a vegetarian version.
  • For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free pasta.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to enhance flavor absorption.
  • This salad can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator.
  • Adjust salt and herbs to taste depending on your preference.

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