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Cucumber Pasta Salad with Feta and Herbs

Refreshing Cucumber Pasta Salad with Feta and Herbs Delight

A bright and flavorful Cucumber Pasta Salad with Feta and Herbs, perfect for summer barbecues or a light meal.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Rotini Pasta Substitute with gluten-free pasta for dietary needs.
For the Fresh Veggies
  • 1 Cucumber Opt for a large Persian or English cucumber for less bitterness.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halve for better distribution throughout the salad.
  • ½ Red Onion Finely chopped or swap for green onion for a milder taste.
For the Cheese
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese Substitute with mozzarella or goat cheese for a different flavor.
For the Herbs
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley
  • ¼ cup Fresh Basil Consider swapping for dill or cilantro.
For the Dressing
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil Use extra virgin for enhanced flavor.
  • 2 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar Balsamic vinegar offers a sweeter alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh garlic provides a stronger flavor.
  • to taste Salt Adjust to enhance the dish’s overall flavors.
  • to taste Pepper Adjust to enhance the dish’s overall flavors.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • colander
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • small bowl
  • Large mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to cool it down.
  2. While the pasta cooks, dice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces, halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely chop the red onion.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and crumbled feta. Add the parsley and basil, and gently mix.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until well-coated, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Enhance flavors by chilling longer; add grilled chicken or chickpeas for a more filling dish.

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