Greek Pasta Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
377 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Greek
Greek Pasta Salad
Description
This salad starts by cooking bowtie pasta to al dente before cooling and rinsing it to stop cooking. Fresh vegetables including quartered seedless cucumber, halved grape tomatoes, diced bell pepper, and small-diced red onion provide crispness and color. Kalamata olives add briny depth, while crumbled feta offers creamy, salty notes. Fresh parsley is added for brightness.
The dressing is made by combining olive oil with water, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey for slight sweetness, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and dried oregano and dill. Salt, garlic salt, and black pepper season the dressing. This vinaigrette is shaken together to emulsify and evenly coats the pasta and vegetables. The result is a balanced salad featuring tangy, savory, and herbal flavors with crisp textures from the fresh ingredients.
Greek Pasta Salad makes a good companion to grilled meats or as a potluck dish. It can be prepared ahead and chilled, allowing flavors to meld. The combination of fresh vegetables and cheese complements the pasta, providing a satisfying cold salad option.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces bowtie pasta
- 1 cup grape tomatoes sliced in half
- 1 cucumber sliced into quarters, seedless
- 1 bell pepper diced
- ½ red onion diced, small
- 1 cup kalamata olives drained and sliced
- 1 cup feta cheese crumbed
- ¼ cup parsley chopped, fresh
For the Dressing
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup water
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon dill dried
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ tsp garlic salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions for al dente pasta. Drain well and rinse with cold water.
- While the pasta cooks, chop the vegetables and add them to a large bowl.
- Combine all of the dressing ingredients in a jar with a lid and shake well.
- Add the rinsed and drained pasta to the bowl with the vegetables, olives, feta cheese, and parsley. Pour the dressing over the salad, tossing to coat everything evenly. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 377 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 377kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 21g | 124% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 706mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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