Greek Pasta Salad Recipe
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4.1
Greek Pasta Salad Recipe
Description
The Greek Pasta Salad Recipe starts with cooked and rinsed bowtie pasta to a firm but tender texture. Fresh vegetables like sliced grape tomatoes, seedless cucumber, diced bell pepper, and red onion add crispness and bright colors. Kalamata olives and feta cheese contribute a salty and creamy contrast, while chopped fresh parsley adds herbal freshness.
The dressing combines olive oil with water, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, and a mix of dried oregano, dill, and mint with salt and pepper for seasoning. This blend balances acidity, sweetness, and herbaceous notes that coat the salad ingredients evenly when shaken and tossed together.
The salad can be served chilled or at room temperature, making it suitable for potlucks, picnics, or as a side for grilled dishes. The combination of crunchy vegetables, briny olives, creamy feta, and tangy, lightly sweet dressing provides a pleasing and versatile salad option.
Ingredients
Salad
- 8 ounces bowtie pasta
- 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes , sliced in half
- 1 cucumber sliced into half-circles or quarters, seedless
- 1 bell pepper , diced
- 1/2 red onion diced, small
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives , drained
- 2/3 cup feta cheese , crumbed or cubed
- 1/4 cup parsley chopped, fresh
Dressing
- 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 oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon dill dried
- 1 teaspoon dried mint
- 1/2 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
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!
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 304 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 304kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 429mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 218mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 420IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.1
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