{"id":15728,"date":"2017-06-20T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-06-20T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thatrecipe.com\/blog\/?p=15728"},"modified":"2025-05-17T22:51:51","modified_gmt":"2025-05-18T05:51:51","slug":"mediterranean-pasta-salad-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thatrecipe.com\/mediterranean-pasta-salad-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Mediterranean Pasta Salad is Bursting with Flavor"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This Mediterranean Pasta Salad packs a lot of amazing flavors into each bite. From the peppery taste of fresh arugula to the salty appeal of Kalamata olives, preserved lemons and feta cheese, there is nothing bland or boring about this dish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yet, its strong flavors aren\u2019t overwhelming because they are tempered by the satisfying addition of penne pasta and fresh herbs.<\/p>\n\n\n

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This robust salad has enough presence to serve as a light, yet satisfying, main course - or it can act as the perfect complement to more neutral dishes, like grilled chicken breast or a mild white fish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are Preserved Lemons?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Preserved Lemons are just like they sound, lemons preserved in salt and water. The result is an intense lemony flavor that is a wonderful complement to this salad. They are very popular in North African, particularly Moroccan, cuisine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may be able to find them at Target, WalMart, or World Market or you can pick them up online. If you want to make your own<\/a>, it is simple but it takes at least 3-4 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a substitute you can use some grated lemon zest for the citrusy kick in this salad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients for Mediterranean Pasta Salad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This recipe uses ingredients throughout the Mediterranean region, including Italy, Greece and Morocco:<\/p>\n\n\n\n