Description
A refreshing, protein-rich Greek pasta salad combining whole-grain pasta, crisp veggies, and tangy feta with a light olive oil dressing. Perfect for portable meal prep with balanced nutrition and bold flavor.
Ingredients
Whole-grain pasta (8 oz), Cucumber (1 medium), Kalamata olives (1/2 cup), Feta cheese (1 cup crumbled), Tomatoes (2 large), Olive oil (1/4 cup, extra virgin)
Instructions
Cook pasta in salted water until al dente
Drain and rinse with cold water to cool
Pat dry to remove excess moisture
Chop cucumber into 1/2-inch dice
Cut tomatoes into eighths and remove seeds
Slice olives by hand or leave whole
Combine pasta, veggies, and feta in a large bowl
Drizzle olive oil and gently fold to coat
Season with salt and pepper immediately
Notes
Use glass containers for meal prep to preserve freshness
Store refrigerated for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage
Glass containers allow easy microwave reheating
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Trending
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 11mg
