Lite Greek Pasta Salad
Bright, fresh, and irresistibly light, this Lite Greek Pasta Salad is the perfect blend of Mediterranean flavors and wholesome ingredients. Featuring tender rotini pasta, crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy red onions, briny kalamata olives, and creamy crumbled feta, this vibrant dish is tied together with a zesty homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and fresh lemon juice. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s an effortless yet satisfying option for picnics, potlucks, or simple weeknight dinners. Healthy, refreshing, and endlessly versatile, this chilled salad is a must-try for anyone seeking a quick and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired pasta dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz rotini pasta (or pasta of choice)
- 1 large cucumber
- 1.5 cups cherry or grape tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives (pitted and halved)
- 0.75 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped, optional for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the vegetables: dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and halve the kalamata olives.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, and feta cheese.
Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables. Toss well to coat evenly.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to taste.
Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.
Serve chilled and enjoy a refreshing Lite Greek Pasta Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1700 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.1 g | 137% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.6 g | 128% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 4341 mg | 189% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 149.4 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.5 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.6 g | ||
| Protein | 43.4 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 554 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1532 mg | 33% | |
*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.
