Mediterranean Pasta Salad

This Mediterranean Pasta Salad is a light healthy recipe perfect as a side or main meal. It's also great to prepare in advance as meal prep

📝 Ingredients

• 500 g short pasta (I’ve used Fusilli)
• 500 g cherry tomatoes
• 180 g kalamata pitted olives
• 1 red onion
• 2 bunches parsley leaves chopped finely
• 50 g feta cheese
• 1 lemon squeezed
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Dice onion into small cubes and slice cherry tomatoes along with kalamata olives into halves
2. 2Boil pasta to al dente in heavily salted water (refer to instructions on packet for the timing). Note don't overcook the pasta as it will become mushy
3. 3While the pasta is cooking, pour dressing ingredients into a large bowl and whisk until combined. Remember not to add too much salt as the olives and feta are quite salty.Add half of the chopped parsley to the dressing
4. 4Once pasta is cooked, strain and add straight to the big bowl with the dressing while its still hot. Mix well so the dressing coats all the pasta
5. 5Let stand for 5-10 minutes until it has cooled, then add all ingredients except for the feta. Mix until well combined
6. 6Crumble over the feta upon serving alongside your favourite protein or enjoy on it’s own. This salad also works great as a side dish for a barbecue or picnic salad