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Greek Pasta Salad Recipe

Greek Pasta Salad Recipe

This vibrant Greek Pasta Salad blends Mediterranean flavor with simple, fresh ingredients. Tossed in a zesty homemade vinaigrette, it’s perfect for potlucks, summer dinners, or healthy weekly meal prep — a colorful crowd-pleaser straight from Salma’s family memories.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean
Servings 6 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Measuring Cups

Ingredients
  

For the Dressing

  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • salt and black pepper to taste

For the Pasta Salad

  • 12 oz short pasta farfalle, rotini, etc.
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 English cucumber sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives pitted and halved
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking and prevent sticking. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, basil, garlic powder, Dijon, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
  • Chop all veggies: bell peppers, cucumber, tomatoes, onion. Prepare olives and crumble feta.
  • In a large bowl, combine pasta, vegetables, olives, feta, and parsley. Pour in dressing and toss gently to coat.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Toss again before serving and adjust seasoning if needed.

Notes

To mellow red onion, soak slices in cold water for 5 minutes. Add chickpeas or grilled chicken to make this a full meal. Great for make-ahead meal prep or summer gatherings.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 7gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 410mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 2.2mg
Keyword Healthy, Make-Ahead, Pasta Salad, Summer, Vegetarian
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