Zesty Greek Pasta Salad
Bursting with vibrant Mediterranean flavors, this Zesty Greek Pasta Salad is a refreshing and colorful dish that's perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or as a light meal any time of year. Tender al dente pasta serves as the base for a medley of juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, tangy red onion, briny kalamata olives, and creamy crumbled feta cheese. The salad is elevated with a zesty homemade vinaigrette made from extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, and dried oregano, creating a perfectly balanced flavor profile. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this easy-to-make Mediterranean pasta salad is a wholesome, crowd-pleasing option that can be served chilled or at room temperature. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 0.5 medium red onion, finely sliced
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 0.75 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool the pasta.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, and halve the kalamata olives. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the 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 cooked and cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Add the chopped fresh parsley and give the salad one final toss.
Chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve cold or at room temperature, and enjoy this delicious Zesty Greek Pasta Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1941 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 130.3 g | 167% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.3 g | 191% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 150 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 4704 mg | 205% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 146.1 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.6 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.1 g | ||
| Protein | 52.1 g | 104% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1165 mg | 90% | |
| Iron | 11.8 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 1676 mg | 36% | |
*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.
