Greek Pasta Salad Recipe
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Greek Pasta Salad Recipe
Description
This salad starts with cooking penne pasta, cooled and rinsed, as a base to hold fresh vegetables and herbs. Seeded cucumbers and halved grape tomatoes contribute crisp freshness, while pitted kalamata olives add a briny depth. The thinly sliced red onion provides a mild sharpness, complemented by fresh chopped mint leaves for aromatic brightness. Crumbled feta cheese adds creaminess and saltiness as a finishing touch.
The dressing, made from lemon juice, Dijon mustard, olive oil, honey, and lemon zest, lends a balance of acidity, slight sweetness, and a subtle mustard tang that ties the ingredients together. Mixing the dressing thoroughly before tossing ensures even flavor coating.
Serving after at least an hour of refrigeration allows the flavors to combine well, making this salad a refreshing accompaniment to grilled meats or a light main dish during warmer weather.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces penne pasta 2 cups uncooked
- 2 medium cucumber seeded and chopped
- 1 ½ cups grape tomatoes cut in half
- ¾ cup kalamata olives cut in half, pitted, Greek
- ½ red onion sliced
- ¼ cup mint leaf chopped, fresh
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
Dressing
- ½ cup lemon juice
- 2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon peel grated
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta and rinse well with cold water.
- In a small bowl, combine all of the dressing ingredients and mix well. Set aside.
- Add cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, red onion, and mint leaves to the pasta.
- Pour dressing over the pasta and vegetables and gently mix. Sprinkle with feta cheese.
- Refrigerating for at least 1 hour before serving will bring out the flavors in the salad.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 543 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 543kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 84g | 28% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 701mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 626mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 872IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 164mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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