Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Rest Time 15 mins
Total Time 40 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Cooking Temp: 100  C
Servings: 4
Best Season: Summer
Description

A vibrant and flavorful Pasta Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Feta that's perfect for warm days and quick lunches. Packed with Mediterranean flavors, this easy-to-make dish combines al dente pasta, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, creamy feta cheese, and fresh herbs, making it a refreshing crowd-pleaser for picnics, potlucks, or weekday meals.

Ingredients
    For the Pasta Salad Base:
  • 250 g pasta (fusilli or penne)
  • 100 g sun-dried tomatoes (in oil)
  • 150 g cherry tomatoes – halved
  • 120 g cucumber – diced
  • 75 g red onion – finely sliced
  • 100 g feta cheese – crumbled
  • 20 g black olives – pitted and halved
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley – chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh basil – torn
    • For the Dressing:
  • 3 tbsp olive oil (from sun-dried tomatoes jar preferred)
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove – minced
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • Salt – to taste
  • Black pepper – to taste
Instructions
    Boil the Pasta
  1. 1
    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil (100°C). Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Set aside to cool.
    2. Prepare the Dressing
  2. 2
    In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Set aside.
    3. Combine Ingredients
  3. 3
    In a large mixing bowl, add the cooled pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, parsley, and basil. Gently mix to combine.
    4. Add Dressing and Feta
  4. 4
    Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat all ingredients evenly. Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese so it remains chunky and doesn’t dissolve.
    5. Chill Before Serving
  5. 5
    Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and develop.
    6. Serve and Enjoy
  6. 6
    Give the salad a final toss and garnish with extra herbs or feta before serving. Serve cold or at room temperature.
Note

Pasta Type: Short pasta like fusilli, penne, or farfalle works best to hold the dressing and toppings.

Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for more flavor; reserve the oil for the dressing.

Make Ahead: This salad tastes even better the next day—perfect for meal prep!

Add-Ons: Try adding grilled chicken, roasted red peppers, or arugula for variation.

Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Keywords: pasta salad, easy, Mediterranean, summer, vegetarian
Read it online: https://petitepanini.com/recipe/pasta-salad-with-sun-dried-tomatoes-feta-recipe/