Description
This Greek Pasta Salad is a refreshing, vibrant dish filled with pasta, crisp veggies, tangy feta cheese, and a zesty homemade dressing. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or light meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 12 oz rotini or penne pasta, cooked and cooled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, halved
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (any color)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: Juice of 1/2 lemon for brightness
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside to cool.
- In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, mustard, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, bell pepper, and feta.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to coat.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for a protein-packed meal.
- Substitute gluten-free pasta to make it gluten-free.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Greek pasta salad, Mediterranean pasta salad, feta pasta salad, summer pasta recipes