Description
A Mediterranean delight of perfectly cooked pasta combined with briny olives and creamy feta, creating a vibrant and flavorful dish.
Ingredients
- Pasta (penne, fusilli, or spaghetti)
- Kalamata or green olives
- Feta cheese, crumbled
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh garlic, minced
- Fresh lemon juice
- Dried oregano
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, then drain and cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the cooled pasta with sliced olives and crumbled feta.
- In a separate bowl, whisk olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to combine thoroughly.
- Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding sun-dried tomatoes, fresh herbs, or nuts. Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg