Greek Pasta Salad with Herb Vinaigrette
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Greek Pasta Salad with Herb Vinaigrette
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This refreshing Greek Pasta Salad with Herb Vinaigrette recipe is packed with healthy ingredients like white beans, arugula, and fresh veggies- it's the perfect Mediterranean vegetarian meal or side!
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Ingredients
For the Herb Vinaigrette:
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 large clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
For the Pasta Salad:
- 8 oz. pasta I used trottole
- 15 oz. canned cannellini beans drained and rinsed (white kidney beans)
- 8 oz. fresh tomatoes chopped into rougly 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 cucumber quartered, seeds removed, and sliced into 1/2 inch thick pieces
- 1/2 cup red onion diced
- 2 cups baby arugula packed
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives roughly chopped
- 4 oz. feta cheese chopped or crumbled
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add all ingredients for dressing to a mason jar or bowl and shake or whisk thoroughly, Set aside.
- Place chopped tomatoes on a clean kitchen towel or paper towel and blot as dry as you can.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to directions until al dente.
- Drain the pasta and return to the pot. Mix with 2 tablespoons of the dressing.
- Add arugula to the hot pasta and stir. Cover and allow arugula to wilt (about 5 minutes). Uncover and allow pasta to cool for another 5 minutes or so.
- In a large bowl, mix together cooled pasta and arugula mixture, drained and rinsed cannellini beans, patted dry tomatoes, 2 cucumbers, diced red onion (1/2 cup), olives (1/4 cup), and crumbled feta cheese (4 oz.) with remaining vinaigrette in a large bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve.
Notes
- Make it vegan: omit the feta cheese (or use a vegan alternative) and use maple syrup, sugar, or agave in place of the honey in the vinaigrette.
- The provided nutrition information does not include any added sodium from seasoning to taste, any optional ingredients, and it does not take brands into account. Feel free to calculate it yourself using this calculator or by adding the recipe to Yummly.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
631kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
78g
(26%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
1048mg
(44%)
Potassium
945mg
(27%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
1075IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
293mg
(29%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 631 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 631kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 78g | 26% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 1048mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 945mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 1075IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 293mg | 29% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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9 reviews
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