Mediterranean Pasta Salad
Every summer calls for a great pasta salad. This tangy Mediterranean Pasta Salad is packed full of flavour with olives, feta and dill. A keeper for summer gatherings for sure.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 217kcal
Ingredients
- 7 oz farfelle pasta
- 1/2 Cup black olives sliced
- 1 Cup feta cheese cubed
- 1 Cucumber peeled & diced
- 1 Pint cherry tomatoes halved
- 4 strips bacon
- 1/4 Cup sun dried tomatoes finely chopped
- 1/4 Cup Olive oil
- 1/4 Cup White wine vinegar
- 2 Garlic cloves crushed
- 2 Teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 Teaspoon salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup sprigs fresh dill chopped, 4 - 5 sprigs
Instructions
- Cook pasta in boiling water for about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
- In a medium skillet set over medium heat, cook the bacon for a 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from pan, drain on paper towels and cut into small pieces or crumble by hand. Set aside.
- In a small bowl combine the olive oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper and fresh dill. Whisk to combine.
- Add the pasta to a large salad bowl. Add the olives, feta, cucumber, tomatoes, bacon, sun dried tomatoes and the vinaigrette. Stir well to combine. Top with extra fresh dill if desired. Can be served straight away. For best results, refrigerate for about an hour.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Mediterranean Pasta Salad
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 217
Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 23mg8%
Sodium 844mg37%
Potassium 522mg15%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 755IU15%
Vitamin C 24mg29%
Calcium 156mg16%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.