Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 8 oz Rotini or Penne pasta
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup Cucumber, diced
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
• 0.25 cup Red onion, finely diced
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.33 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente.

2. 2

   Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool it down.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.

4. 4

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and red onion.

5. 5

   Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat all ingredients evenly.

6. 6

   Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley.

7. 7

   Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.