Description
Mary Berry Mediterranean Pasta Salad is a delicious blend of pasta, fresh vegetables, olives, and a tangy dressing. Inspired by the Mediterranean diet, this salad is not only flavorful but also packed with nutrients
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g pasta (fusilli or penne)
- 200g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 100g feta cheese, crumbled
- 50g black olives, pitted and sliced
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1 red onion, finely sliced
- Fresh parsley, chopped
For the Dressing:
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Prepare the Vegetables: While pasta cooks, chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion.
- Mix the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, vegetables, olives, capers, and feta cheese.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.