Pasta Salad Greek Style
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Greek-style pasta salad is a perfect side dish or light lunch that comes together in just 25 minutes. Featuring tender penne pasta tossed with crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, and tangy feta cheese, this dish is dressed in a zesty blend of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and aromatic oregano. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for an herby touch, this pasta salad is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ideal for meal prep, picnics, or summer gatherings, this recipe is easy to make, loaded with fresh ingredients, and guaranteed to impress with its bold Greek-inspired flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams penne pasta
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 small red onion
- 100 grams kalamata olives
- 150 grams feta cheese
- 60 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool the pasta. Set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, and roughly chop the kalamata olives.
Crumble the feta cheese into small chunks and set aside.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and kalamata olives. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine.
Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese, being careful not to break it up too much.
Garnish the pasta salad with freshly chopped parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve the pasta salad immediately, or refrigerate for 1–2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2198 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.6 g | 155% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.5 g | 158% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 5367 mg | 233% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 231.7 g | 84% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.9 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.1 g | ||
| Protein | 58.8 g | 118% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 988 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 16.4 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 1952 mg | 42% | |
*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.
