Greek Style Shell Pasta
Transform your pasta night with this vibrant and refreshing Greek Style Shell Pasta recipe. Perfectly al dente medium shell pasta serves as the base for a medley of crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, and tangy crumbled feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and a touch of garlic and oregano for authentic Mediterranean flair. It's a quick and easy dish that takes just 25 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal option for busy weeknights or effortless entertaining. Serve it as a satisfying main course or a crowd-pleasing side dish, either freshly made or chilled for even more flavor. Bursting with fresh ingredients and Greek-inspired flavors, this pasta salad is guaranteed to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Medium shell pasta
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 Cucumber, diced
- 0.75 cup Kalamata olives, halved
- 0.5 Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.75 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the shell pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, Kalamata olives, red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.
Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables. Gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Sprinkle the chopped parsley on top and give the salad one final toss.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2623 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 131.1 g | 168% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.9 g | 190% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 150 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 5695 mg | 248% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 290.3 g | 106% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.0 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.8 g | ||
| Protein | 75.6 g | 151% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1238 mg | 95% | |
| Iron | 14.7 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 2334 mg | 50% | |
*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.
