Pasta salad with feta and cherry tomatoes
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Prep time: 15 min
- Cook time: 10 min
- Serving: 4
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PRESENTATION
This cold pasta salad is perfect for those laid-back summer days. And you know, when you're just chilling. Really, it's all about capturing that laid-back vibe with some serious Greek flair. The whole thing brings together Mediterranean flavors in a fresh, creative way—so so good. The base is chilled pasta, made special by the sweet cherry tomatoes that appear in two forms. Really, really clever. Half are blended into a creamy sauce that clings to the noodles.
And the rest? They're sliced into juicy, tender wedges that pop in every bite. Feta cheese—which is awesome—adds its salty, crumbly goodness, perfectly complementing the tomatoes. Taggiasca olives give a briny kick, while fresh basil leaves add a burst of green and a hint of pepper. I mean, this salad is light yet satisfying, just what you need on a hot day.
Thing is, dishes like this easy pasta salad are great for when you need food that travels well and doesn’t need much fuss. It is a hit for office lunches or summer picnics because it keeps its moist texture. Plus, it does not get soggy. You know what? Using both a tomato cream and fresh tomato pieces ensures a really really good mix of flavors in every forkful. It's like a summer pasta salad, but with a twist.
And look, the tangy feta and olives balance the sweet tomatoes, keeping it light. You can prepare it ahead—so convenient for busy days or when you want to wow with something colorful and homemade. Featuring Mediterranean touches like feta, olives, and basil, it captures the heart of a Greek pasta salad.
Honestly, this is one of those cold pasta recipes that shines at outdoor parties, light dinners, or anytime you're craving something really fresh. Just toss it together, chill it down, and it's ready whenever you are—making it a versatile, delicious choice for any occasion.
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- INGREDIENTS
- Pennoni rigati pasta 3 ¼ cups (320 g)
- Cherry tomatoes 2 cups (300 g) - yellow and red
- Datterino tomatoes 10.5 oz (300 g)
- Feta cheese 7 oz (200 g)
- Taggiasca olives 3.5 oz (100 g)
- Basil to taste
- Extra virgin olive oil to taste
- Fine salt to taste
How to prepare Pasta salad with feta and cherry tomatoes
To prepare the pasta salad with feta and cherry tomatoes, first cook the pasta in boiling salted water 1. Meanwhile place the cherry tomatoes in a blender 2 and season with salt 3.
Also add the oil 4 and blend until you obtain a smooth, homogeneous purée 5, then pour it into a large bowl 6.
Drain the pasta al dente and transfer it to the bowl 7, mix well 8 and let it cool for a few minutes. In the meantime cut the red and yellow cherry tomatoes into quarters 9.
Add the fresh cherry tomatoes to the bowl 10, then add the Taggiasca olives 11 and the feta crumbled by hand 12.
Gently combine everything 13, then plate and finish with a few basil leaves 14. Your pasta salad with feta and cherry tomatoes is ready to be served 15!