Description
A vibrant dish that combines pasta, olives, and feta cheese for a delightful Mediterranean experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (your choice—penne, fusilli, or spaghetti)
- 1 cup olives (black or green, sliced)
- 1 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1/4 cup olive oil (extra virgin)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions in plenty of water until al dente. Drain and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine the olives, feta cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta to the bowl and toss until well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley, if desired.
Notes
For added crunch, consider tossing in some toasted pine nuts or walnuts. Adjust ingredient quantities to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg