Description
Mediterranean Cottage Cheese Pasta Salad: Fresh, creamy, and brimming with Mediterranean flavors in a protein-packed, crowd-pleasing pasta salad.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz short pasta (gluten-free if needed)
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- ¼ cup sliced Kalamata olives
- ¼ cup finely diced red onion
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- For the dressing:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cool water.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, cottage cheese, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, red onion, feta cheese, parsley, and basil.
- Pour dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Chill for 20 to 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Adjust seasoning if needed and serve cold or at room temperature.
Notes
- Gluten-free option: use gluten-free pasta.
- Best served chilled or at room temperature.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Can substitute goat cheese for feta if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Pasta Salad
- Method: Boiling; Tossed
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 404 per serving
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 46 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
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