15 Minute Greek Pasta Salad
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15 Minute Greek Pasta Salad
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Loaded with veggies and tossed with a homemade Greek vinaigrette dressing
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Ingredients
- 1 pound whole wheat pasta Or Rotini, short cut
- 1 large cucumber chopped
- 1 Cup cherry tomato halved
- 1 yellow bell pepper diced
- 1 Cup kalamata olives pitted and chopped
- 1 small red onion sliced
- 2 tablespoons dill finely chopped, fresh
- ½ Cup feta cheese crumbled
- sea salt freshly ground, to your taste
- black pepper freshly ground, to your taste
For the Greek dressing:
- ¼ Cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ lemon juiced
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- 2 garlic Minced, cloves
- sea salt freshly ground, to your taste
- black pepper freshly ground, to your taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil, then add in the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl.
- In a small jar add all dressing ingredients and shake vigorously until combined.
- To assemble the salad add in the remaining ingredients: tomatoes, cucumbers, bell pepper, olives, onions, dill, and feta cheese.
- Pour in dressing and gently toss until evenly coated. Enjoy!
Notes
- Nutritional facts:
- Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.
- Use extra virgin if possible. I prefer using olive oil over other types of oils for this recipe.
- If you happen to only have bottled lemon juice then use bottled lemon juice. I highly recommend using fresh lemon juice.
- If you don't have red wine vinegar you have a few other options you can use. You may try to substitute with white wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, or balsamic vinegar. Vinegar is essential for traditional Greek dressing.
- Use dried or fresh herbs. Traditional Greek salad dressing calls for oregano.
- Garlic will bring out the flavor of the dressing. If you don't have any fresh garlic you can about 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.
- Swap the pasta for something like spinach tortellini, to make it a Greek Tortellini Salad.
- Add a protein to make it even heartier, grilled chicken works great.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
437kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
64g
(21%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
502mg
(21%)
Potassium
379mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
345IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
50mg
(56%)
Calcium
123mg
(12%)
Iron
3.5mg
(19%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 437 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 437kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 502mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 379mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 345IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 50mg | 56% |
| Calcium | 123mg | 12% |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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