Description
A delightful pasta salad bursting with flavors of sun-dried tomatoes and fresh herbs, perfect for summer picnics or light lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 g fusilli pasta
- 150 g sun-dried tomatoes
- 60 ml olive oil
- 100 g feta cheese
- 30 g fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8–10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
- Combine the cooked pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, and feta cheese in a large mixing bowl. Pour dressing over and toss gently.
- Fold in the chopped basil, being careful not to overmix.
- Chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
To enhance flavor intensification, add fresh basil just before serving if prepared in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg