Transport your tastebuds to Greece with this vibrant and refreshing pasta salad, finished with an oregano, red wine vinegar, lemon and olive oil dressing.
Nutrition Information
54.7 grams carbohydrate
Carbs
15.9 grams protein
Protein
Ingredients
For the salad
- 250g (8oz) dried fusilli pasta
- 1/2 cucumber
- 1 x 200g pack Roussas Barrel Aged Feta, crumbled
- 1 small red onion, peeled and sliced
- 125g baby plum tomatoes, halved
- 15g fresh basil, leaves shredded
For the dressing
- 2tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
- 1Cook the fusilli pasta according to the pack instructions, or until al dente. Drain and refresh under cold water, and drain again.
- 2In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice and dried oregano, and season to taste.
- 3Halve the cucumber lengthways and, using a teaspoon, scoop out the seeds, then cut into thick slices. Add to the pasta along with the crumbled feta cheese, red onion, tomatoes and fresh basil. Pour over the dressing and gently toss. Season and serve.