Mediterranean Pasta Salad
Delicious pasta salad recipe with a Mediterranean twist. Loaded with greens, pickled artichokes, tomatoes, olives, and tossed in a tasty Mediterranean lemon vinaigrette:
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 8
Mediterranean lemon vinaigrette
- 1-2 Garlic Cloves minced
- 1 tsp. Dried Oregano
- 1 tsp. Dried Basil
- ¾ tsp. Kosher Salt or to taste
- ¼ tsp. Ground pepper
- ⅓ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 3 tbsp. Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
Salad
- 12 oz. Dry pasta of choice
- 1 ½ cups Mixed Olives pitted
- 2 cups Fresh Arugula
- ¼ Red Onion diced
- 1- pint Cherry Tomatoes halved
- 1 cup Pickled Artichokes chopped
- 4 oz. Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
Start by preparing vinaigrette, in a mixing bowl, whisk all the dressing ingredients until emulsified then set aside.
Cook pasta in salted water according to the package directions. Once the pasta is done, drain well in a colander and run under cold water to stop the cooking process.
Add the cooked pasta, olives, arugula, onion, tomatoes, artichokes, and parmesan cheese to a large bowl. Pour over the dressing.
Using a wooden spoon, mix well until pasta and veggies are well coated into the dressing.
If making ahead, store the dressing and chopped veggies separately. Prior to serving just mix everything together and enjoy.
Substitutes:
- Use any pasta of your choice. We used whole wheat pasta
- For a vegan option, skip on the cheese
- Lemon juice or lime juice
- Red or white onions
- Chopped grape vine tomatoes in place of cherry tomatoes
- Avocado oil instead of olive oil
Storage:
Place leftovers in a container and store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Serve cold when ready to eat. You may freeze the pasta salad without the fresh arugula for up to 3 months and add the arugula when ready to eat.
Nutritional facts:
Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.
Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 894mg | Potassium: 210mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 890IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 214mg | Iron: 2mg