Greek Pasta Salad Recipe

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Greek pasta salad is enjoyed from a white bowl with a metal spoon.

5 from 3 votes

Quick, easy, and tastefully Mediterranean, this Greek Pasta Salad Recipe will leave you craving more. Pasta, feta cheese, tomatoes, olives, and cucumbers combine with a zesty Greek dressing to make a delightful side.

Prep Time30

Total Time30

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Greek

Servings: servings

Author: London Brazil

Ingredients

8-10 oz. penne or rotini pasta*
8 oz. block feta cheese cut into cubes
1 pint grape tomatoes halved
1 cup cucumber seedless, diced
1 cup red bell pepper diced
½ cup Kalamata olives sliced and drained
½ red onion thinly sliced
¾ tsp. salt

Greek Salad Dressing

½ cup olive oil
3 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
2 tsp. honey optional
1 clove garlic finely minced
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
¼ tsp. each of oregano parsley, and basil, dried
¼ tsp. salt
⅛ tsp. black pepper
(Can also use ¾ cup of a store-bought Greek Salad Dressing instead.)

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse under cool running water, drain well, and then add to a large bowl.
Combine all dressing ingredients in the cup of a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend for 10-20 seconds, or until emulsified.
Pour salad dressing over the pasta and toss until pasta is well coated.
Add the cheese, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, olives, onion, and salt. Toss until everything is just combined.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for a few hours to serve chilled.

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Notes

*Can use gluten-free if needed.

Meal Prep and Storage

To Prep-Ahead: You can make this salad up to 12 hours ahead of time. Too much longer and the noodles will get hard. It is best served after chilling in the fridge for 2 to 3 hours.
To Store: Place leftovers in airtight containers and place in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days.
To Freeze: It is not recommended to freeze this pasta salad as the noodles will become soggy when thawed.

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