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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mediterranean Gemelli Pasta Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 24
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 23
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 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 21%
- Protein 11.79 g Good Source 24%
- Carbohydrate 51.4 g 19%
- Total Fat 20.28 g High 26%
- Saturated Fat 4.95 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 15.1 mg Moderate 5%
- Sodium 468.25 mg High 20%
- Dietary Fiber 5.33 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 4.02 g --
- Added Sugars 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 130.13 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 2.95 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 144.39 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 110.25 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 11.09 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- 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.
- Is Mediterranean Gemelli Pasta Salad healthy?
- Mediterranean Gemelli Pasta Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 421.59 calories and 11.79 g of protein, or 24% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 468.25 mg (20% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.95 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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