Greek Pasta Salad Recipe
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Greek Pasta Salad Recipe
Description
The Greek Pasta Salad Recipe combines tri-colored rotini pasta with crumbled feta cheese, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped cucumber, and sliced black olives. Tossed in Greek dressing, this salad provides a balanced blend of creaminess, tang, and freshness. Once the pasta is cooked and cooled, mixing it together with the vegetables and dressing allows the flavors to fully integrate after refrigeration. The result is a colorful, textured salad that works well chilled.
Its firm pasta and crisp vegetables create contrast, while the feta adds a salty richness typical of Greek-style salads. This salad pairs well with grilled meats or can be enjoyed on its own as a light meal. Preparing ahead and refrigerating helps the flavors develop for a more cohesive taste.
Ingredients
- 3 cups rotini pasta uncooked, tri-colored
- 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomato halved
- 1 cup cucumber chopped
- 1/2 cup black olives sliced
- 1 cup Greek dressing
- cilantro
Instructions
- Cook rotini according to the package directions. Let cool.
- Add pasta and remaining ingredients to a bowl and toss. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving. ENJOY!
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 250kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 534mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 270IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 108mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.