Mediterranean Gemelli Pasta Salad
Mediterranean Gemelli Pasta Salad pairs tender spirals with briny Kalamata olives, creamy feta, and crisp cucumber for a bright, balanced bite. A tangy red wine vinaigrette with oregano and Dijon ties everything together, while tomatoes and spinach add freshness. Serve chilled for picnics, potlucks, or light lunches when you want something refreshing and satisfying.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, Dijon, salt, and black pepper until fully blended.
- 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook gemelli pasta at a rolling boil, stirring now and then, until slightly firm, 8 to 11 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again.
- 3
Move the gemelli to a large bowl; add spinach, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and olives. Toss the salad with the vinaigrette until evenly coated.
- Calories 421.59 kcal High
- Protein 11.79 g Good Source
- Carbs 51.4 g Moderate
- Total Fat 20.28 g High
- Saturated Fat 4.95 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 15.1 mg Moderate
- Sodium 474.24 mg High
- Fiber 5.33 g Moderate
- Sugar 4.02 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.04 g Low Source
- Calcium 101.21 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.95 mg Moderate
- Potassium 144.39 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 176.34 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 14.19 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Mediterranean Gemelli Pasta Salad is a Greek side dish recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Spinach, Black Pepper, Cherry Tomato, and Crumbled Feta Cheese. Each serving provides about 421.59 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mediterranean Gemelli Pasta Salad?
- It is a Greek salad recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Mediterranean Gemelli Pasta Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Spinach, Black Pepper, Cherry Tomato, Crumbled Feta Cheese, Cucumber. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mediterranean Gemelli Pasta Salad?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 421.59 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mediterranean Gemelli Pasta Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 3 steps.
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