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Easy Greek Pasta Salad Recipe

This easy Greek Pasta Salad is brimming with flavors of the Mediterranean using rotini noodles, juicy tomatoes, feta cheese, and black olives coated in a zesty homemade Greek dressing!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 399 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean , American

Ingredients

For the Greek Dressing
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • Juice of one lemon
For the Pasta Salad
  • 1 lb rotini pasta
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 8 ounce package feta cheese crumbled
  • 5 ounce jar sliced olives drained
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

For the Dressing
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  1. Whisk all the ingredients together in a small bowl.
For the Pasta Salad
  1. Cook the pasta per the package directions and drain in a colander.
  2. Place the cooked pasta in a large serving bowl.
  3. Pour the Greek dressing over top of the pasta and toss to coat well.
  4. Add the cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and drained olives and gently toss to combine.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
  6. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley, optional

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
  • Add a sliced english cucumber if desired.
  • Add half a cup of thinly sliced red onion
  • Substitute red wine vinegar for balsamic vinegar if preferred.
  • Add chicken or a can of chickpeas for added protein if desired.
  • Use crumbled or a block of feta cheese cut into small chunks.
  • Nutritional information does not include added chicken or chickpeas.

Nutrition Information

Calories 399kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 25mg (8%) Sodium 620mg (26%) Potassium 201mg (6%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 284IU (6%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 167mg (17%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 399

% Daily Value*

Calories 399kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 620mg 26%
Potassium 201mg 4%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 284IU 6%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 167mg 17%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.