Greek Pasta Salad
from kristineskitchenblog.comThis delicious Greek Pasta Salad is made with feta cheese, olives, vegetables and pasta, all tossed in a simple Greek dressing. It's perfect for potlucks, lunch, or a side dish for dinner.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 285kcal
Ingredients
Pasta Salad Dressing
- ⅔ cup olive oil
- ⅓ cup red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Pasta Salad
- 1 pound short pasta shapes farfalle, rotini, etc.
- 2 bell peppers chopped
- 1 cucumber chopped
- ½ cup finely chopped red onion or sliced green onion
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- ¾ cup kalamata olives pitted and halved
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley optional
Instructions
Make the Dressing
- Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.
Make the Pasta Salad
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions for al dente. Drain the pasta into a colander. Rinse with cold water, and then drain well. Put the pasta in a large bowl.
- Set the pasta aside to cool while you chop the vegetables and prepare the remaining pasta salad ingredients. Stir the pasta occasionally to keep it from sticking together.
- Add the bell peppers, cucumber, red onion, tomatoes, kalamata olives, feta and parsley (if using) to the bowl with the pasta. Stir in the dressing until well combined.
- Chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving. Before serving, taste and season with extra salt and pepper as needed. Pasta salad tastes best if made one day ahead.
Notes
- Pasta salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. If the pasta salad seems dry when you take it out of the refrigerator, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes. This will allow the olive oil to melt again. Stir and enjoy.
- Black olives may be substituted for the kalamata olives.
- Try adding chickpeas or chicken to the salad for protein.
Nutrition
Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 177mg | Potassium: 274mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 969IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg
