Greek Pasta Salad with Cucumbers and Artichoke Hearts

Name: Greek Pasta Salad with Cucumbers and Artichoke Hearts
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10 -12
Ingredients: ½ cup fruity olive oil; ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar; 4 cloves garlic; 2 tablespoons dry oregano; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1 pound pasta noodles; 2 15- ounce cans quartered artichoke hearts in brine; 1 12- ounce jar roasted red bell peppers slivered or chopped; 1 8- ounce jar kalamata olives; 1 hot house cucumber; ¼ red onion; 1 cup crumbled Feta cheese; ⅓ cup fresh slivered or chopped basil leaves

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Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
10 -12
Calories
41543 kcal
Course
Salad
Cuisine
Mediterranean

Greek Pasta Salad with Cucumbers and Artichoke Hearts

Iris Warren

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This Greek pasta salad will be your go-to summer salad with tangy feta cheese, kalamata olives and a homemade dressing that tops crunchy cucumbers, red peppers and artichoke hearts.

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Ingredients

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½ cup fruity olive oil
¼ cup white balsamic vinegar
4 cloves garlic , minced or pressed
2 tablespoons dry oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 pound pasta noodles , cooked, drained and cooled*
2 15- ounce cans quartered artichoke hearts in brine , drained
1 12- ounce jar roasted red bell peppers slivered or chopped
1 8- ounce jar kalamata olives , halved
1 hot house cucumber , cut into ⅜" slices
¼ red onion , thinly sliced
1 cup crumbled Feta cheese
⅓ cup fresh slivered or chopped basil leaves

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Instructions

To make the dressing, in a small bowl or a jar fitted with a lid, add the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper and whisk well to combine. Let sit at room temperature for flavors to blend.
Add the cooked pasta, artichoke hearts, roasted bell peppers, olives, cucumber, onion, and half of the feta cheese to a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to mix. Taste for seasoning and add more salt and pepper or more olive oil if needed. Add the rest of the feta cheese to the top of the pasta salad and top with more fresh basil if desired. Let the flavors sit for ½ hour before serving or overnight.

Notes

*You can make Greek pasta salad with just about any type of pasta noodle. Use egg noodles, long pasta, short or shell pasta, whole wheat, gluten-free, or whatever happens to be in the pantry.
After making the pasta salad, let the flavors sit for ½ hour before serving or overnight so they have a proper chance to meld together.
After making the pasta salad, let the flavors sit for ½ hour before serving or overnight so they have a proper chance to meld together.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 415.43kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 42.54g (14%) Protein 9.54g (19%) Fat 23.15g (36%) Saturated Fat 4.9g (25%) Cholesterol 13.35mg (4%) Sodium 1490.27mg (62%) Potassium 244.34mg (7%) Fiber 4.46g (18%) Sugar 3.99g (8%) Vitamin A 917.97IU (18%) Vitamin C 28.94mg (32%) Calcium 146.97mg (15%) Iron 2.06mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10-12

Amount Per Serving

Calories 41543 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	415.43kcal	21%
Carbohydrates	42.54g	14%
Protein	9.54g	19%
Fat	23.15g	36%
Saturated Fat	4.9g	25%
Cholesterol	13.35mg	4%
Sodium	1490.27mg	62%
Potassium	244.34mg	5%
Fiber	4.46g	18%
Sugar	3.99g	8%
Vitamin A	917.97IU	18%
Vitamin C	28.94mg	32%
Calcium	146.97mg	15%
Iron	2.06mg	11%