Mediterranean Garden Spaghetti Salad

Here’s a tasty Mediterranean Garden Spaghetti Salad recipe for you! It’s fresh, vibrant, and perfect for a light lunch or a side dish.

Mediterranean Garden Spaghetti Salad

Servings: 4-6
Prep time: 15 minutes
Chill time: 30 minutes (optional for best flavor)

Ingredients:

• 8 oz (about 225g) spaghetti pasta

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1 cucumber, diced

• 1/2 red onion, finely chopped

• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced

• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (optional)

• 1/4 cup roasted red peppers, sliced (optional)

For the dressing:

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Cook pasta: Boil the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking and cool the pasta.

2. Prepare veggies: While pasta cooks, chop tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, parsley, and basil.

3. Make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.

4. Combine: In a large bowl, mix the cooled spaghetti with all the chopped vegetables and olives.

5. Add dressing: Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine.

6. Add feta: Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top and give a light toss.

7. Chill: For best flavor, refrigerate the salad for 30 minutes before serving.

Feel free to customize with artichoke hearts, capers, or grilled chicken for extra protein!