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Greek Pasta Salad

Zesty Greek Pasta Salad for Your Next Summer Feast

This Greek Pasta Salad is a colorful, make-ahead dish featuring feta, olives, and fresh vegetables, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Short Pasta (Farfalle or Rotini)
For the Dressing
  • ¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Use high-quality for rich flavor
  • 3 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Fresh can elevate the taste
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil Substitute with fresh for a vibrant twist
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard Works as an emulsifier
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning
  • to taste Black Pepper Essential for seasoning
For the Salad
  • 1 each Red Bell Pepper Provide crunch and sweetness
  • 1 each Green Bell Pepper Provide crunch and sweetness
  • 1 each English Cucumber Adds a refreshing crunch
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved to intensify sweetness
  • ½ medium Red Onion Soak in ice water to mellow flavor if preferred
  • 1 cup Kalamata Olives Use black olives as an alternative
  • 4 ounces Feta Cheese Crumble throughout the salad
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley Adds a burst of freshness

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • medium mixing bowl
  • large mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes, then drain and cool it under cold water.
  2. Make the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, basil, garlic powder, and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Assemble the Salad: Combine cooled pasta with chopped vegetables, olives, feta, and parsley. Pour over the dressing and gently mix.
  4. Chill the Salad: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to let flavors meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize with extra vegetables or proteins like chickpeas. Spritz with additional olive oil and vinegar if flavors dull after chilling.

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