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Watermelon Feta Pasta Salad
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Watermelon Feta Pasta Salad

A classic watermelon feta salad, turned into a pasta salad with lots of mint, balsamic vinegar, and jalapeno
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
cooling time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: Mash-Up, pasta, Spicy
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 394kcal

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 8 ounces ditalini pasta
  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar plus more for garnish
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes

Salad

  • 2 cups cubed watermelon
  • 30 mint leaves chopped
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 3 jalapenos seeds removed and diced
  • 6 ounces crumbled feta plus more for garnish

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta about a minute less than what it says on the package. Strain.
  • While the pasta is cooking, mix the mayo, oil, vinegar, and seasonings in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add the pasta to the bowl with this mixture immediately after straining and toss well it so the hot pasta can absorb the dressing. Cover and set aside until cool, at least an hour.
  • Toss the pasta after it is cooled cause it might be a little clumped together. Add in all the remaining ingredients and toss to combine. Season with another pinch of salt to taste, and add more oil or balsamic if needed.
  • Serve with some feta and balsamic on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 393mg | Potassium: 242mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 766IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 183mg | Iron: 2mg