Mediterranean Macaroni with Olives & Feta
By: Agi Kaja
This bright, Greek-inspired pasta salad features tender macaroni tossed with fresh cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a mix of green and kalamata olives, all brought together with crumbled feta and aromatic basil. Drizzled with a herby olive-oil dressing, it's a refreshing dish perfect for any occasion.
Recipe from Whole Food Earth®
Mediterranean Macaroni with Olives & Feta
Servings
6Prep Time
20 minutesThis bright, Greek-inspired pasta salad features tender macaroni tossed with fresh cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a mix of green and kalamata olives, all brought together with crumbled feta and aromatic basil. Drizzled with a herby olive-oil dressing, it's a refreshing dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 250 g macaroni (or other short pasta)
- ½ cucumber, diced
- 200 g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 80 g mixed green and kalamata olives
- 100 g feta, crumbled
- a handful of fresh basil leaves
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 small garlic clove, grated
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- Cook the macaroni in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain, rinse under cold water and drain well.
- Whisk the dressing together in a large bowl.
- Add the pasta, cucumber, cherry tomatoes and olives, and toss to coat.
- Fold through most of the feta and basil, then scatter the rest over the top.
- Best after 15 minutes for the flavours to meld — serve chilled or at room temperature.
Agi Kaja
Curating a blend of nourishing recipes, practical nutrition hacks, and intentional living tips. Agi focuses on the "why" behind the products we sell — helping customers build a life that feels as good as it looks. With deep roots in nutrition and a passion for food and health, she spends her days debunking myths, cooking whole foods and highlighting the best ways to fuel a healthy life, ensuring our community stays informed, inspired, and well-fed.
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