Description
This Greek pasta salad delivers vibrant Mediterranean flavors with crisp vegetables, briny olives, and creamy feta cheese. It combines a refreshing texture with a zesty dressing, making it perfect for picnics, meal prep, or a light and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
8 ounces pasta (fusilli or penne)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Bring salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water
2. Chop tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion and place in a large bowl
3. Whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl
4. Add cooled pasta to the vegetables and pour dressing over the top
5. Toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly
6. Fold in feta cheese, Kalamata olives, and parsley
7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving
Notes
Use high-quality olive oil and fresh vegetables for best flavor
Let the salad chill longer for deeper flavor development
Add grilled chicken or chickpeas for extra protein
Substitute feta with plant-based cheese for a vegan option
Use whole wheat or gluten-free pasta if needed
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg