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Mediterranean Green Bean and Pasta Salad

Name: Mediterranean Green Bean and Pasta Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: {'ingredient': 'Salt', 'amount': 'to taste'}; {'ingredient': 'Black pepper', 'amount': 'to taste'}; {'ingredient': 'Garlic', 'amount': '2 cloves, minced'}; {'ingredient': 'Dijon mustard', 'amount': '1 tablespoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Red wine vinegar', 'amount': '2 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Extra virgin olive oil', 'amount': '1/4 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Fresh basil', 'amount': '1/4 cup, chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Feta cheese', 'amount': '1/2 cup, crumbled'}; {'ingredient': 'Kalamata olives', 'amount': '1/2 cup, pitted and halved'}; {'ingredient': 'Red onion', 'amount': '1 small, thinly sliced'}; {'ingredient': 'Cherry tomatoes', 'amount': '1 pint, halved'}; {'ingredient': 'Rotini pasta', 'amount': '8 ounces'}; {'ingredient': 'Green beans', 'amount': '1 pound, trimmed'}

Dive into a bowl of sunshine with this Mediterranean Green Bean and Pasta Salad, a colorful medley that captures the essence of the sun-soaked shores of the Mediterranean. Crisp green beans and al dente rotini pasta mingle with sweet cherry tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese, all brought to life by a zesty vinaigrette infused with garlic and Dijon mustard. This dish is not just a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of fresh, wholesome ingredients, perfect for summer picnics, light lunches, or as a vibrant side at your next gathering. Historically, this salad reflects the culinary traditions of Mediterranean coastal regions, where fresh vegetables and simple dressings are the stars of the table.

Servings: 6

Ingredients

Salt (to taste)
Black pepper (to taste)
Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
Dijon mustard (1 tablespoon)
Red wine vinegar (2 tablespoons)
Extra virgin olive oil (1/4 cup)
Fresh basil (1/4 cup, chopped)
Feta cheese (1/2 cup, crumbled)
Kalamata olives (1/2 cup, pitted and halved)
Red onion (1 small, thinly sliced)
Cherry tomatoes (1 pint, halved)
Rotini pasta (8 ounces)
Green beans (1 pound, trimmed)

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook until crisp-tender, about 3-4 minutes. Drain and immediately rinse under cold water to halt the cooking process. Set aside.
In the same pot, add the rotini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked green beans, rotini pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, pitted Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh basil. Gently toss to mix all the ingredients together.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette dressing.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad mixture and toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Serve chilled, garnished with additional basil or feta, if desired.

Dietary Information

Servings: 6 • Dish Type: Salad • Prep Time: 20 minutes • Cook Time: 10 minutes • Calories: 280 • Fat: 18g • Carbs: 24g • Protein: 8g • Sodium: 400mg • Sugar: 3g

Mediterranean Green Bean and Pasta Salad

Servings: 6

Ingredients

Instructions

Dietary Information

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