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Greek Pasta Salad

Greek Pasta Salad: Easy and Refreshing Recipe for Your Table

This quick Greek Pasta Salad is a refreshing side dish filled with vegetables and feta, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side
Cuisine Greek
Servings 8 servings
Calories 359 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large bowl
  • medium bowl

Ingredients
  

Greek Pasta Salad

  • 4 quarts water
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 pound dried pasta (gemelli, rotini or penne)
  • 1 cup english cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup red bell pepper, ½" diced
  • 1 cup baby tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup red onion, ⅛" thick slices
  • ½ cup kalamata olives, halved
  • 4 ounces feta cheese, cut into ¼" cubes
  • 1 ½ teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

Lemon Herb Vinaigrette

  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon minced red onion
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons chopped basil leaves
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Add the water to a large pot and bring it to a boil. Stir in 1 tablespoon of salt. Cook the pasta according to the manufacturer's directions until al dente.
  • Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water for 10 seconds. Drain excess water and then add the pasta to a large bowl.
  • Top the pasta with cucumbers, bell pepper, tomatoes, red onion, and kalamata olives.
  • In a small bowl, gently combine the feta cheese, 1 ½ teaspoon olive oil, and ½ teaspoon dried oregano. Add to the bowl of pasta or add it later as garnish before serving.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, mustard, honey, minced red onion, minced garlic, chopped basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Slowly add the olive oil, vigorously whisking until a thickened dressing is formed. Taste and season with more salt and pepper as desired.
  • Drizzle lemon herb dressing over the Greek pasta salad and gently toss until combined, serve immediately.

Notes

Greek pasta salad can be prepared up to one day in advance. Do not add dressing until ready to serve. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 359kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 461mgPotassium: 216mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 690IUVitamin C: 28.1mgCalcium: 96mgIron: 1.2mg
Keyword easy recipe, Greek Pasta Salad, pasta salad, refreshing salad, side dish, vegetarian
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