Description
This Greek Pasta Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion. With a medley of fresh vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and a zesty dressing, it’s sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz rotini or penne pasta
Vegetables:
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- 1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup kalamata olives (halved)
Additional:
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives, feta cheese, and parsley.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Combine and Chill: Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to blend.
- Serve: Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- This salad can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Add grilled chicken for a protein boost.
- Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
