Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Capers
This Mediterranean pasta salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that's perfect for summer. It's made with whole wheat pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, olives, and feta cheese. The dressing is a simple mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper. This pasta salad is a great make-ahead dish, and it's also delicious served chilled or at room temperature.
The origins of pasta salad are murky, but it's thought to have originated in Italy in the 19th century. The dish was originally made with leftover pasta, vegetables, and a simple dressing. Over time, pasta salad evolved to include a variety of ingredients, including meat, cheese, and seafood. Today, pasta salad is a popular dish all over the world, and there are countless variations on the classic recipe. This particular recipe for Mediterranean pasta salad was inspired by the flavors of the Mediterranean region. The sun-dried tomatoes, capers, olives, and feta cheese all add a unique flavor to the dish. The dressing is a simple mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper, but it really brings all the flavors together. This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover pasta, and it's also a delicious and refreshing meal on its own. It's perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or barbecues.
Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Capers Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Capers Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Capers Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Capers
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 10 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 pound whole wheat pasta
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 cup capers
  • 1/2 cup olives, pitted and sliced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions.
  2. Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, olives, and feta cheese.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  5. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to coat.
  6. Serve immediately or chill for later.
Why It Works
  • The whole wheat pasta provides a hearty base for the salad.
  • The sun-dried tomatoes add a sweet and tangy flavor.
  • The capers add a salty and briny flavor.
  • The olives add a savory and salty flavor.
  • The feta cheese adds a creamy and tangy flavor.
  • The dressing is a simple mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper, but it really brings all the flavors together.