Turkish Style Pasta Salad Recipe | Macaroni Salad Turkish | Healthy Salad Recipe

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese offers a lower-fat option while maintaining creaminess.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: canned black olives

Green olives provide a different flavor profile with fewer calories.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar can add a fruity note while being more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola is often less expensive.

Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Drain pasta and rinse under cold water to cool.

Chop cucumber, tomato, red onion, and bell pepper into small pieces.

Slice black olives and crumble feta cheese.

In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, chopped vegetables, olives, and feta.

In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper.

Pour dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to combine.

Garnish with chopped parsley and capers before serving.

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