Greek Pasta Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
17 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
240 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Salad
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Cuisine
Italian
Greek Pasta Salad
Description
Greek Pasta Salad involves boiling pasta shapes until just al dente, then rinsing with cold water to halt cooking and preserve a firm texture. The salad incorporates diced green bell pepper, cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, mixed olives, and thinly sliced red onion, providing a mix of fresh, crisp textures and briny notes.
Fresh garlic and chopped dill add aromatic depth, while crumbled feta cheese contributes a creamy, tangy contrast. A dressing made from olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper ties the flavors together with bright acidity and seasoning balance.
This salad pairs well with grilled proteins or as a light side dish. Adjustments can be made to accommodate preferences, such as substituting cheese types or adding protein. Preparing the salad soon after the pasta cools ensures freshness and optimal texture.
Soften raw red onion in oil or replace it with shallots for a milder flavor if preferred. For a creamier salad, a ranch or Caesar dressing can be used instead of the olive oil vinaigrette.
Ingredients
- 300 g pasta various shapes
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 0.5 cucumber diced
- 0.5 red onion thinly sliced
- 8 cherry tomato halved
- 55 g olive mixed varieties
- 60 g feta cheese crumbled
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 lemon (Juice and zest only)
- 1 Pinch sea salt
- 1 Pinch black pepper
- 2 garlic crushed, clove
- 10 g dill finely chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Add 300 g Pasta shapes to a pan of lightly salted boiling water and simmer for 12 minutes and then drain and rinse under cold water.
- Put the pasta, 1 Green bell pepper, 0.5 Cucumber, 8 Cherry tomatoes and 55 g Mixed olives into a large mixing bowl.
- Add 0.5 Red onion, 2 Garlic clove, 10 g Fresh dill, 3 tablespoon Olive oil, 2 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar, 1 Pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper and the juice and zest of 1 Lemon.
- Mix well.
- Crumble 60 g Feta on top just before serving.
Notes
- Substitute feta with cheddar, parmesan, or grilled halloumi for different cheese textures and flavors.
- Add grilled chicken or salmon to increase protein content for a fuller meal.
- Use creamy salad dressings like ranch or Caesar for a richer pasta salad variation.
- Cook pasta al dente and rinse with cold water to maintain firm texture.
- Soften red onion in oil or substitute with shallots for a milder taste if raw onion is too strong.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 240 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bowl | |
| Calories | 240kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 226mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 104mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 300IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 43.7mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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