Greek Pasta Salad with Whole Wheat Noodles
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4.5
Greek Pasta Salad with Whole Wheat Noodles
Description
The Greek Pasta Salad combines the nutty flavor of whole wheat pasta with bright ingredients like halved cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, and capers. The dressing—made from extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, sugar, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper—binds these components with a savory, tangy quality. Slivered fresh basil and crumbled feta cheese add a fresh herbal note and creamy salty contrast. This salad is prepared by cooking the pasta until al dente, then tossing with the vegetables and dressing. Refrigeration enhances the flavors over time, and it can be served chilled or at room temperature alongside grilled dishes or as a standalone meal on warm days.
Ingredients
- ½ pound whole wheat pasta
- 2 cups cherry tomato halved
- 1 cup artichoke hearts halved, quartered
- ½ cup kalamata olives halved, pitted
- ½ cup roasted red bell peppers , roughly chopped
- ¼ tablespoons capers , drained
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic , minced or pressed
- 2 teaspoons oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- ½ cup basil , slivered
- ⅓ cup feta cheese
Instructions
- Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the whole wheat pasta and according to the package directions, or until al dente. Drain the pasta, lightly rinse, cool, and place in large mixing bowl.
- To the pasta, add the tomatoes, artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, roasted bell peppers, and capers. In a small jar with a lid, combine the extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, oregano, sugar, kosher salt and black pepper, and shake well to combine. Pour the dressing over pasta, and mix well.
- Season with more kosher salt and black pepper to taste, and garnish with the slivered basil and crumbled feta cheese. Refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 280kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 871mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 186mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 377IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
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