Ingredients
Let’s gather everything you’ll need to create this refreshing dish. I’ve included some substitution suggestions, so feel free to adapt based on what you have at home.
- 3 cups cooked bowtie pasta (or any pasta of your choice)
- 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled (or substitute with goat cheese for a creamier texture)
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped (or substitute with parsley or cilantro)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Let’s walk through how to bring this delightful dish to life. Remember, cooking is an act of creativity, so feel free to make it your own along the way!
- Start by cooking your pasta according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and rinse under cold water to cool it down quickly, then set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Toss them gently to mix.
- Add the cooled pasta to the bowl of vegetables, gently mixing to combine all the ingredients.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper. This simple dressing is what ties all the flavors together beautifully.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables, then add the crumbled feta cheese and chopped dill.
- Toss everything together gently until well combined, ensuring the dressing coats all the ingredients evenly.
- Let the salad sit for about 15 minutes in the fridge before serving to allow the flavors to meld. It’s a trick I learned from many family BBQs where patience rewarded us with deeper, more harmonious flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International