Dinner for 6

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Name: Mediterranean Pasta Salad
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 lb pasta; 1 cup mixed greek olives; 2 cups arugula; 1/2 cup chopped flat leaf parsley; 1/4 red onion; 4 oz crumbled feta; 1 pint cherry tomatoes; 1 cup diced cucumbers; 1 cup diced salami (optional); 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp dried basil; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp red wine vinegar

$8.78for 425 minServes 6

Cooked pasta is tossed with olives, vegetables, greens, feta, herbs, oil, and vinegar for a fresh Mediterranean salad.

Photo: themodernproper.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Pasta, 16 oz$0.10/oz typical	16 oz	$1.60Typical price
	Pickles and olives, 5 oz$0.18/oz typical	5 oz	$0.90Typical price
	Bok choy and napa cabbage, 0.25 lb$1.99/lb typical	0.25 lb	$0.50Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical	0.25	$0.37Typical price
	Red onions, 0.25 lb$1.49/lb typical	0.25 lb	$0.37Typical price
	Feta, 4 oz$0.70/oz typical	4 oz	$2.80Typical price
	Cherry and grape tomatoes, 11 oz$0.30/oz typical	11 oz	$3.18Typical price
	Cucumbers, 0.75$0.89 each typical	0.75	$0.56Typical price
	Pepperoni and salami, 2 oz$0.65/oz typical	2 oz	$1.30Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$13.17

Swaps

Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilWine, beer and spirits

Not included in the cost.

25 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings (the source says 10, which counts pieces)
$$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$2.20 per serving$8.78 for 4

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Ingredients

1 lb pasta
1 cup mixed greek olives
2 cups arugula
1/2 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
1/4 red onion
4 oz crumbled feta
1 pint cherry tomatoes
1 cup diced cucumbers
1 cup diced salami (optional)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp red wine vinegar

Steps

Combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, oregano, basil, and salt in a large bowl.
Add cooled cooked pasta, olives, arugula, parsley, red onion, feta, tomatoes, cucumbers, and salami if using.
Toss the salad until the dressing coats every ingredient.
Season with pepper and chill for 10 minutes before serving.

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