Description
This Greek Pasta Salad is a delicious blend of rotini pasta, fresh veggies, creamy feta cheese, and zesty dressing—perfect for warm days!
Ingredients
- Pasta: Use any pasta shape you prefer; rotini or penne works great for holding dressing and toppings.
- Cucumber: Freshly diced, adds a crisp and refreshing crunch.
- Bell Peppers: A mix of colored bell peppers (red, yellow, green) adds sweetness and vibrant colors.
- Cherry Tomatoes: Halved for freshness and juicy bursts of flavor.
- Red Onion: Finely diced for an extra kick of flavor.
- Feta Cheese: Crumbled for a creamy, tangy finish.
- Olives: Kalamata olives are traditional and add authentic Mediterranean flavor.
- Dressing: Olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper create a zesty dressing that ties everything together.
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta with diced cucumber, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, and olives.
- For the dressing, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Use whole grain pasta for a healthier option.
- Always use the freshest ingredients for the best flavor.
- Customize the dressing to fit your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Greek Pasta Salad, Mediterranean Salad, Pasta Salad