Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Greek Pasta Salad, a refreshing dish that brings the essence of the Mediterranean right to your table. Loaded with colorful vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and a zesty dressing, this salad is a perfect choice for picnics, barbecues, or meal prep. With minimal prep time and endless versatility, it can be served as a delightful side dish or as the main attraction for any occasion. Enjoy the wholesome goodness packed in every bite!
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 olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red apple vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red apple vinegar, Dijon mustard, oregano, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta with tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, and olives. Add crumbled feta cheese.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss until well coated.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg