Mediterranean Pasta Salad
A refreshing pasta salad packed with Mediterranean flavors and made with expired whole wheat pasta.
15
Prep Time (min)
10
Cook Time (min)
25
Total Time (min)
4
Servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups expired whole wheat pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Difficulty:Easy
Tags:
expired-food-recipefood-waste-reduction
Instructions
1
Cook the expired whole wheat pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let it cool.
2
In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, and parsley.
3
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
4
Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.
5
Serve chilled and enjoy.