Description
Easy Greek Pasta Salad is the perfect dish for summer gatherings, picnics, or potlucks. This vibrant and refreshing salad features Mediterranean-inspired ingredients that create a delightful burst of flavor in every bite. With its colorful mix of fresh vegetables, creamy feta cheese, and tangy olives, this recipe offers a healthy option that can be served as a side dish or stand-alone meal. Quick to prepare and make-ahead friendly, it’s a crowd-pleaser that enhances any dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups uncooked pasta
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 small red onion (chopped)
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
- 3 mini cucumbers (chopped)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 5 ounces crumbled feta
- Dressing: olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, brown sugar, parsley, oregano
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and rinse with cool water.
- In a jar, mix olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, brown sugar, oregano, salt, and pepper; shake well.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with chopped vegetables and feta; drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg