Greek Pasta Salad Recipe
Greek Pasta Salad with fresh vegetables, feta, and tangy dressing. A light, flavorful dish perfect for meal prep, picnics, and healthy meals.
Ingredients
- 12 oz rotini or penne pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup cucumber diced
- ¾ cup Kalamata olives pitted and sliced
- ½ cup red onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
- ½ cup bell peppers chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
Greek Dressing
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
Cook the Pasta
- First, pasta should be cooked in salted water until al dente. Then, it should be drained and rinsed under cold water to cool completely.
Prepare the Vegetables
- Meanwhile, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and peppers should be chopped into bite-sized pieces.
Make the Dressing
- Next, olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, and seasonings should be whisked together until well combined.
Assemble the Salad
- After that, pasta, vegetables, olives, and feta should be placed in a large bowl.
Toss and Chill
- Finally, dressing should be poured over the salad and gently mixed. It should be refrigerated for at least 1 hour before serving for best flavor.