Description
A vibrant sun-dried tomato pasta salad bursting with flavor and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 g (8.8 oz) Pasta (any short pasta, like fusilli or penne)
- 150 g (5.3 oz) Sun-Dried Tomatoes (packed in oil)
- 30 g (1 oz) Fresh Basil (or 1 tsp dried basil)
- 100 g (3.5 oz) Feta Cheese (or dairy-free feta for vegan)
- 60 ml (¼ cup) Olive Oil (extra virgin)
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) Balsamic Vinegar (or red wine vinegar)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8–10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Prepare the ingredients: Chop the sun-dried tomatoes, slice the basil, and crumble the feta cheese.
- Combine everything: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, and feta. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, then toss to combine.
- Season and serve: Taste and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately or chill for about 30 minutes to meld flavors.
Notes
Make ahead for enhanced flavors; holds well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg