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Pasta salad with feta and vegetables

Recipe Information

Description:
Pasta salad with feta and vegetables is a delicious American recipe usually served as a side dish. It requires about 15 minutes of prep time and about 15 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 30 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 4 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 4
Preparation Time 15 Minutes
Cook Time 15 Minutes
Total Time 30 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Pasta; Cucumber; Bell Peppers; Feta Cheese
Category Dairy; Nuts, Fats, & Oils; Pasta; Vegetables
Meal Brunch; Lunch; Dinner
Type Side Dish
Subtype Salad
Cuisine American
Cook Method Boiling
Diet

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces multigrain pasta

  • 1/2 of a medium-sized cucumber, chopped

  • 1/2 of a medium-sized red bell pepper, chopped

  • 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream

  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise

  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves

  • 3 tablespoons 2% milk

  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and rinse the pasta.

  • In a large bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, sour cream, feta cheese, mint, mustard, milk, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

  • Add the cucumber, red pepper, and pasta to the large bowl and mix. Season to taste with the salt and pepper.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 323 cal

  • Total fat: 13g

  • Saturated fat: 3g

  • Monounsaturated fat: 3g

  • Cholesterol: 23mg

  • Sodium: 591mg

  • Potassium: 220mg

  • Carbohydrate: 40g

  • Fiber: 4g

  • Protein: 12g