Vegetarian Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Feta and Olives

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A refreshing cold pasta salad combining tender rotini, creamy feta, briny olives, and crisp vegetables tossed in a bright lemon-oregano dressing. This Mediterranean-inspired pasta recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs rotini pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 oz rotini pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool. Set aside.
  2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1 diced medium cucumber, 1/2 cup sliced kalamata olives, 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, 1/4 diced small red onion, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.
  3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until well combined.
  4. Step 4: Add the cooled pasta to the large bowl with vegetables and pour the dressing over. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Step 5: Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving or packing for lunch.

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