4.6 from 21 votes
Greek Pasta Salad Recipe
Greek Pasta Salad is full of tender al dente pasta, crunchy veggies, feta cheese, and a homemade dressing that is bursting with flavors of lemon, garlic, olive oil, and Greek herbs. This cold pasta salad is just the thing for a hot summer day or for taking to a potluck!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 307 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
Salad
- 8 ounces bowtie pasta
- 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, sliced in half
- 1 English cucumber, sliced into half-circles
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 small red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, drained
- 2/3 cup feta cheese, crumbed or cubed
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Vinaigrette
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings!
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Notes
- Storage: This pasta salad keeps well for 3-5 days in the fridge, although you might want to reserve some of the dressing to add later since the pasta absorbs quite a bit of the dressing over time.
- Al dente pasta: Be sure not to overcook the pasta. Not only will it turn mushy, but it will also absorb more of the dressing if it is overdone. Just follow the package directions for al dente pasta, then drain immediately once it's done.
- Add a protein: Make more of a meal out of this by adding some chopped, grilled chicken and grilled shrimp to it.
Nutrition Information
Calories
307kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
431mg
(18%)
Potassium
263mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
584IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
96mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 307
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 307kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 431mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 263mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 584IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.