Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Greek Pasta Salad, a perfect dish for summer picnics, meal prep, or as a delightful side at any gathering. Bursting with fresh vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and briny olives, this salad is easy to prepare and packed with nutrition. Tossed in a zesty dressing made from olive oil and vinegar, each bite offers a refreshing taste of the Mediterranean. Whether enjoyed as a standalone meal or paired with grilled chicken, this versatile salad is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked pasta (rotini or penne)
- 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ¾ cup kalamata olives, sliced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red apple vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Juice of half a lemon
- Seasonings: oregano, garlic powder, salt, black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, oregano, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
- Combine ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, olives, and feta cheese.
- Dress the salad: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Chill before serving: Garnish with fresh parsley and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg