Description
This Greek Pasta Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish perfect for summer gatherings or as a light meal. With a colorful mix of vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and a zesty dressing, it’s a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 oz rotini or penne pasta
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup cucumber (diced)
- 3/4 cup red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1/2 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 3/4 cup kalamata olives (halved)
- 3/4 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
For the dressing:
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, olives, feta, and parsley.
- Add Dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat everything.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be made a day ahead.
- Add grilled chicken or chickpeas for a heartier version.
- If using raw red onion, soak in water for 10 minutes to reduce sharpness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
