Greek Pasta Salad
5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star
No reviews
A refreshing and vibrant Greek Pasta Salad, perfect for summer gatherings or as a light meal.
- Author: Alex Lee
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 12 oz rotini or penne pasta
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper (red or yellow), chopped
- 0.5 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives, halved
- 0.75 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley or dill, chopped (optional)
- 0.33 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- Cook the pasta by boiling in salted water until al dente, according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Chop the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, chop the bell pepper, slice the onion, and halve the olives.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- In a large mixing bowl, gently mix the cooled pasta with all the chopped vegetables, olives, and crumbled feta.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure an even coating.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Before serving, garnish with extra feta or fresh herbs. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- This salad can be made a day in advance for flavors to meld.
- Feel free to customize with any of your favorite vegetables or proteins.
- Adding grilled chicken or shrimp can make this salad a more substantial meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg