Description
Greek Pasta Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that brings together the flavors of the Mediterranean in every bite. This salad features tender bowtie pasta mixed with crunchy vegetables like grape tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers, all tossed in a zesty homemade dressing. Feta cheese adds a creamy richness that elevates the overall taste, making it perfect for potlucks, summer cookouts, or as an easy meal prep option throughout the week. With its quick preparation time and customizable ingredients, this Greek Pasta Salad is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces bowtie pasta
- 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes
- 1 seedless cucumber
- 1 bell pepper
- 1/2 small red onion
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
- 2/3 cup feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon dried mint
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water per package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Chop tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and onion; add to a large bowl with olives.
- In a jar with a lid, combine dressing ingredients and shake well.
- Add cooled pasta to the vegetable mixture; stir in feta and parsley gently.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or chill for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg