Description
This broccoli pasta salad with red onion and feta is a fresh, vibrant dish made with tender pasta, crisp broccoli, creamy feta, and a bright lemon olive oil dressing. It’s easy to prepare, perfect for make-ahead meals, and full of Mediterranean flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 g short pasta
- 1 large broccoli head, cut into florets
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 150 g feta cheese, cubed
- 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta in well-salted water until al dente. Drain and let cool.
- Blanch broccoli florets for 2 minutes, then transfer to cold water and drain.
- Soak sliced red onion in cold water for 10 minutes, then drain well.
- Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Combine pasta, broccoli, onion, and feta in a large bowl.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss gently.
- Let rest for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best flavor, use real Greek feta and good-quality olive oil. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Add olives or cherry tomatoes if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg