Description
A creamy Greek Pasta Salad bursting with fresh tomatoes, tangy feta, and fragrant basil, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Greek seasoning
- 1 cup grape tomatoes (halved)
- ½ cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- ¼ cup fresh basil (chopped)
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, add the pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, olive oil, lemon juice, and mayonnaise. The oil and creamy mayo will create a luscious dressing that envelops the pasta beautifully.
- Add Greek seasoning, halved grape tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped basil to the bowl. Just imagine the vibrant colors coming together!
- Toss everything together until well mixed. You want each piece of pasta to be coated in that heavenly dressing with bits of fresh tomato and feta clinging to it.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together, but feel free to let it sit longer if your schedule allows. Enjoy as a side dish or a light meal!
Notes
This salad keeps well in the fridge, making it a great make-ahead option. Prepare the night before for convenience!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg