Easy Greek Pasta Salad
Yield: 8 servings
Calories: 359kcal
This quick 15-minute easy Greek pasta salad is a tasty side dish loaded with fresh vegetables and feta cheese and tossed with a lemon herb dressing.
Ingredients
Greek Pasta Salad
- 4 quarts (3.8 L) water
- 1 tablespoon (9 g) kosher salt
- 1 pound (454 g) dried pasta, gemelli, rotini or penne
- 1 cup (130 g) thinly sliced english cucumbers
- 1 cup (145 g) red bell pepper, ½" dice
- 1 cup (170 g) baby tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup (58 g) red onion, ⅛" thick slices
- ½ cup (64 g) kalamata olives, halved
- 4 ounces (113 g) feta cheese, cut into ¼" cubes
- 1 ½ teaspoons (7 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
Lemon Herb Vinaigrette
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ¼ cup (60 ml) lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey
- 1 tablespoon (13 g) minced red onion
- 1 teaspoon (4 g) minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons (1 g) chopped basil leaves
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta - Add the water to a large pot and bring it to a boil. Stir in 1 tablespoon of salt. Cook the pasta according to the manufacturer's directions until al dente.
- Drain and Cool the Pasta - Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water for 10 seconds. Drain excess water and then add the pasta to a large bowl.
- Layer the Pasta Salad - Top the pasta with cucumbers, bell pepper, tomatoes, red onion, and kalamata olives.In a small bowl, gently combine the feta cheese, 1 ½ teaspoon olive oil, and ½ teaspoon dried oregano. Add to the bowl of pasta or add it later as garnish before serving.
- Make the Dressing - In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, mustard, honey, minced red onion, minced garlic, chopped basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Slowly add the olive oil, vigorously whisking until a thickened dressing is formed. Taste and season with more salt and pepper as desired.
- To Serve - Drizzle lemon herb dressing over the Greek pasta salad and gently toss until combined, serve immediately.
Notes
- Make Ahead: The Greek pasta salad can be prepared up to one day in advance. Do not add dressing until ready to serve.
- Storing: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 359kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 461mg | Potassium: 216mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 690IU | Vitamin C: 28.1mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 1.2mg
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