Fun Greek Style Pasta Salad
Elevate your next meal with this Fun Greek Style Pasta Salad, a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines Mediterranean flavors with the satisfying texture of al dente pasta. Featuring tangy Kalamata olives, crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a medley of fresh vegetables, this salad is tossed in a zesty homemade dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and fragrant oregano. Crumbled feta cheese adds a creamy, savory finish that perfectly complements every bite. Ready in just 30 minutes, this colorful pasta salad is perfect as a light main course or a crowd-pleasing side dish for picnics, potlucks, or weeknight dinners. Serve it chilled for the ultimate refreshing experience that is packed with bold flavors and Mediterranean charm.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Penne pasta (or rotini)
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 100 grams Kalamata olives
- 1 small Red onion
- 150 grams Feta cheese
- 60 ml Extra virgin olive oil
- 30 ml Red wine vinegar
- 15 ml Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside to cool.
While the pasta cooks, prep the vegetables: Cut the cherry tomatoes in halves, dice the cucumber, chop the red bell pepper, slice the olives into halves, and thinly slice the red onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chopped vegetables, and Kalamata olives.
Gently toss the salad with the prepared dressing, ensuring all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Crumble the feta cheese over the pasta salad and mix lightly to incorporate.
Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled and enjoy your Fun Greek Style Pasta Salad as a refreshing side dish or light main course!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1702 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 118.5 g | 152% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.0 g | 160% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 4185 mg | 182% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 125.2 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.6 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.6 g | ||
| Protein | 41.7 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 970 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 1456 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
