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Looking for a Great Mediterranean Pasta Salad Recipe? Try Ours! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ah yes, pasta salads. The perfect “thrown together” meal that can please almost anyone. For this recipe, we’re sharing our Mediterranean pasta salad recipe. Lisa thinks it’s Mediterranean-inspired but Eric thinks it’s fair game to call it Mediterranean because of its ingredients. Olives, olive oil, tomato, feta, sun-dried tomatoes? Sounds Mediterranean to me!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In any case, we really like this pasta salad because it’s very filling but not at all heavy. It’s a nice mix of lighter, fresh ingredients that can be made as dinner or as a side dish at an outdoor summer gathering. It’s also prime for additions like chickpeas, pesto, or even some types of meat if you are a meat-eater. Let’s get mixing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mediterranean Pasta Salad Variations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Everyone likes their pasta salad a little differently!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Of course, this recipe can be tweaked or modified to suit a number of different tastes or dietary needs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • For a gluten-free Mediterranean pasta salad, <\/strong>you would have to use gluten-free pasta to the recipe.<\/li>
  • For a dairy-free\/vegan Mediterranean pasta salad recipe, you can remove the feta cheese altogether or consider substituting it with a vegan cheese alternative.<\/li>
  • If you want to add more protein, you can consider adding a legume like chickpeas or even some fried tofu. <\/li>
  • Lots of other recipes make use of orzo <\/strong>(a short-cut pasta like rice) but you can use any smaller pasta really. We like Fusili because it grabs different flavors and spices when it’s mixed.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Mediterranean Pasta Salad Recipe Need-to-Knows<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    THere are some things to consider to get this pasta salad just right!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Before you begin to make this pasta salad recipe, there are a few things you should think about!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    • It’s important to not boil your pasta for too long because you don’t want it to be too soft. The cooking time will change slightly depending on which type of pasta you use so keep that in mind.<\/li>
    • Watch the amount of salt you add when you start adding spices because once you add it, it cannot be taken back!<\/li>
    • Speaking of spices, you should really go easy on ALL of the spices the first time you make this because everyone has different tastes for different spices. You might no like how much garlic powder we put – while others may want more! Just be sure to taste as you go and mix in small amounts at a time.<\/li>
    • We think this recipe tastes better if it’s made and then sits in the fridge for a few hours (or even overnight). It has something to do with allowing the pasta to absorb the flavors.<\/li>
    • You can certainly make this recipe the day before consumption, but we’d recommend to not make it too far in advance since the pasta might get slightly soggy otherwise. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Mediterranean Pasta Salad Storing Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      Pasta salad is easy to store and keeps well!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      If you make this recipe as is, you will end up with a large bowl that serves about 6 portions. It’s great for a dinner party or as two meals eaten over two days for two people (speaking from experience). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      As mentioned above, once you mix it together you can eat it right away but we think it should be served cold. Cover the leftovers in the bowl (or transfer to a smaller bowl) and keep it in the fridge for up to 2 days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      After that, the tomatoes and the cucumbers get soggy and their water moves about the salad which can make the pasta more mushy. It’s still edible – just not as great or fresh. We never have any left to go bad in the fridge because we love it so much!<\/p>\n\n\n\n