Easy Mediterranean Pasta Salad || Perfect Cold Summer Dish!

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat while still providing creaminess.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor with healthier fats.

kalamata olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: black olives

Green olives are lower in calories and can be more affordable.

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole grain pasta

💰Cheaper: pasta made from lentils

Whole grain pasta adds fiber, while lentil pasta is high in protein.

Chop and slice the vegetables including cucumbers, olives, red onions, and bell peppers.

Cook and drain the tri-color rotini pasta.

Add the cooked pasta to the chopped vegetables.

Add parmesan cheese and feta cheese to the mixture.

Add fresh herbs and seasonings including dried Italian seasoning, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar.

Pour in olive oil and red wine vinegar, mixing well to combine all ingredients.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.

Optionally, rehydrate the pasta salad with additional oil and vinegar and add more fresh herbs before serving.

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