Description
This light, fresh, and vibrant Angel Hair Pasta Salad is perfect for warm-weather meals or easy lunches. Tossed with cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, briny olives, and crumbled feta, it’s a dish full of Mediterranean flavor that comes together in under 20 minutes. Serve it cold or at room temperature—it’s always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
8 oz angel hair pasta
1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup black olives, sliced or whole
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the angel hair pasta and cook for 3–5 minutes until al dente.
2. Drain the pasta and immediately rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Set aside to cool.
3. Slice the cherry tomatoes and olives, and chop the fresh basil.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, black olives, and basil.
5. Add the crumbled feta and drizzle with olive oil.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Toss gently to combine without breaking the pasta.
8. Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for 20–30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Great make-ahead option—store up to 3 days in the fridge.
Taste improves after chilling; add a fresh splash of olive oil before serving.
Optional add-ins include grilled chicken, chickpeas, or red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: angel hair, pasta salad, summer salad, vegetarian