Classic Mediterranean Macaroni Salad
Generated on: April 30, 2024
Ingredients
- Macaroni pasta250 g
- Cherry tomatoes, halved150 g
- Cucumber, diced100 g
- Red onion, thinly sliced50 g
- Black olives, pitted and halved50 g
- Feta cheese, crumbled100 g
Dressing:
- Extra virgin olive oil3 tbsp
- Red wine vinegar2 tbsp
- Lemon juice1 tbsp
- Garlic, minced1 clove
- Dried oregano1 tsp
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
For garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Fresh oregano leaves
Directions
- 1
Cook the macaroni in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside to cool.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the cooled macaroni, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, and feta cheese.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
- 4
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to ensure all ingredients are well coated.
- 5
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
- 6
Just before serving, garnish with fresh parsley and oregano leaves.
Enjoy your food!