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Greek Pasta Salad Recipe
The Ultimate Easy Greek Pasta Salad Recipe with feta, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
19 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 306 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course , Salad
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
For the Greek Pasta Salad:
- 1 pound small dried pasta (I used gemelli.)
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 English cucumber, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, seeded and chopped (any color)
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped mint leaves
- 5 ounces Kalamata olives, pitted and drained
- 8 ounce block feta cheese, cut into cubes
For the Greek Pasta Salad Dressing:
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Set a large pot of salted water over high heat. Bring to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta and pour it into a large salad bowl.
- Meanwhile, chop all the fresh produce. Squeeze the lemons. Then cut the block of feta cheese into small 1/2 inch cubes.
- In a small bowl or jar, mix the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Whisk (or shake) well to combine.
- Place all the vegetables, herbs, and olives in the salad bowl. Pour the greek dressing over the top. Toss to coat.
- Then add the feta cheese to the bowl. Gently fold to combine. Taste, then salt and pepper as needed. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Notes
- This Easy Greek Pasta Salad Recipe can be made up to 5 days in advance. It's great for meal prep!
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
306kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
401mg
(17%)
Potassium
282mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
930IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
125mg
(13%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 306
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 306kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 401mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 282mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 930IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 125mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.