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Greek Pasta Salad

This Greek pasta salad is a light and fresh combination of colorful veggies, olives, and feta cheese. 

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 331 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

For the salad
  • 8 ounces dry pasta such as cavatappi, penne or rotini
  • 1 1/2 cups cucumber diced
  • 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion minced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1/3 cup kalamata olives
  • 1/2 cup crumbled Feta cheese plus more for garnish
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley plus more for garnish
For the dressing
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

For the salad
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  1. Prepare the pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions. Cool the pasta by running cold water over it in a colander.
  2. Place the cucumbers, tomatoes, pepper, red onion, olives, parsley and feta cheese in a large bowl.
For the dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  2. Add the pasta to the bowl with the vegetables.
  3. Pour the dressing over the top and toss to coat thoroughly. Serve, sprinkled with more parsley and feta cheese if desired.

Notes

  • For this salad, any short pasta will work. I used cavatappi pasta, but other great choices are penne, macaroni, farfalle, fusilli or rotini. 
  • This salad will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
  • Rinse your cooked pasta in cold water to keep it from sticking together when you make the salad. This also helps to cool it off before you add the rest of the ingredients.

Nutrition Information

Calories 331kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 11mg (4%) Sodium 276mg (12%) Potassium 310mg (9%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 470IU (9%) Vitamin C 31.9mg (35%) Calcium 87mg (9%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 331

% Daily Value*

Calories 331kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 276mg 12%
Potassium 310mg 7%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 470IU 9%
Vitamin C 31.9mg 35%
Calcium 87mg 9%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

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