Pasta Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Olives, and Feta
This light and refreshing pasta salad is perfect for summer. It's made with whole wheat pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, black olives, feta cheese, red onion, fresh basil, lemon juice, and olive oil. The salad is easy to make and can be served immediately or refrigerated for later.
This pasta salad was inspired by a trip I took to Italy a few years ago. I was staying in a small town in Tuscany and had the opportunity to eat at a local trattoria. The chef made a simple pasta salad with fresh vegetables, herbs, and cheese, and I was instantly hooked. I've been making my own version of that salad ever since, and it's always a hit with my friends and family.
Pasta Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Olives, and Feta Pasta Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Olives, and Feta Pasta Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Olives, and Feta Pasta Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Olives, and Feta
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 10 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 8 ounces whole wheat pasta
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, red onion, and basil.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to coat.
  4. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Why It Works
  • The combination of whole wheat pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, black olives, feta cheese, red onion, fresh basil, lemon juice, and olive oil is a flavor combination that is both delicious and refreshing.
  • The salad is easy to make and can be served immediately or refrigerated for later.
  • The salad is a good source of protein, fiber, and healthy fats.