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Greek Pasta Salad

Quick & Flavorful Greek Pasta Salad That Everyone Will Love

This Greek Pasta Salad is a quick, vibrant, meatless dish that's bursting with Mediterranean flavors, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Bow-Tie Pasta Substitute with any short-cut pasta or gluten-free pasta if desired.
For the Dressing
  • ¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Use a high-quality oil for the best taste.
  • 3 tbsp Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice Fresh lemon juice is ideal.
  • 2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar Can replace with white vinegar if necessary.
  • 2 tsp Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard can be used in a pinch.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced; fresh garlic is best.
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano Can use Italian seasoning as an alternative.
  • ¼ tsp Salt Adjust to taste.
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper Add to taste.
For the Salad
  • 12 oz Cherry or Grape Tomatoes Halved.
  • 2 medium Cucumbers Quartered; English cucumbers work well.
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Diced; can substitute with yellow or orange bell peppers.
  • ⅓ cup Red Onion Chopped; can replace with sweet onion.
  • ⅓ cup Black Olives Sliced.
  • ⅓ cup Green Olives Sliced; can use only one type of olive if preferred.
  • 4 oz Feta Cheese Crumble over the top; can replace with vegan feta.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Prepare the Dressing: In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Whisk until emulsified.
  3. Combine the Vegetables: Add halved tomatoes, quartered cucumbers, diced bell pepper, chopped red onion, and sliced olives to the dressing. Toss gently.
  4. Mix in the Pasta and Feta: Add cooled pasta to the bowl. Crumble feta over the top and toss everything together until well combined.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Taste and adjust the seasoning before serving. Add dressing just before serving to prevent sogginess.

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