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Healthy Greek Pasta Salad

This Healthy Greek Pasta Salad is perfect for spring and summer! Made with gluten-free pasta and tossed in a simple homemade vinaigrette. Vegan-friendly (just omit feta!)

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 -8
Calories: 400 kcal
Course: Side Dish

Ingredients

  • 16 oz pasta I used Banza but any will work
  • 1 large cucumber quartered
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 small red onion thinly sliced or diced
  • 3.8 oz canned sliced black olives
  • 13.5 oz canned artichoke hearts chopped
  • 8 oz block feta crumbled
homemade greek dressing:
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tsp minced garlic  or 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste

Instructions

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  1. Prepare pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions – make sure to cook al dente.
  2. Prep veggies: meanwhile cut all veggies and place in large bowl. Cut feta into cubes as well.
  3. Make the dressing: In a small blender or food processor, combine all ingredients for Greek dressing and process for about 10 seconds, or until smooth. If using garlic powder you can easily whisk ingredients in medium bowl. 
  4. Make the Greek pasta salad: In large bowl with veggies and feta, drizzle on about 1/4 cup of the dressing then gently add about half of the pasta. Gently toss together before adding the rest of the pasta and dressing. Tossing again until veggies and pasta are well coated with dressing.
  5. MAKE AHEAD TIP: If making this for a party, prep veggies and dressing the day before so all that's left is to boil the pasta. This also is a great meal prep salad if looking for a work lunch – the flavors intensify over 2-3 days.

Notes

  • To make vegan simply omit feta.  Store any leftovers in covered container in fridge – enjoy within 7 days. cook time refers to pasta 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/8th Calories 400kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 626mg (26%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6-8

Amount Per Serving

Calories 400

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/8th
Calories 400kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g 53%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 626mg 26%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.