Easy Greek Pasta Salad
Try this easy Greek Pasta Salad for your next cookout, or for a simple dinner at home paired with your favorite protein. It's very simple and quick, and it can also be made ahead.
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 335kcal
Ingredients
- ½ pound rotini pasta
- 2 cups diced English cucumber
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup kalamata olives pit removed, roughly chopped
- ⅓ cup red onions thinly sliced
- 1 cup feta cheese crumbled or cubed
- ¼ cup Italian parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped dill
- 1 cup canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
Greek dressing:
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar plus more to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 clove garlic, fresh finely minced or grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot with generously salted water, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
- Make the Greek dressing: In a bowl or large mason jar, mix all the dressing ingredients until combined. Toss with ingredients.
- In a large bowl, combine all the greek pasta salad ingredients. Add the prepared dressing and toss to combine evenly. Enjoy!
Notes
- Red onions: You can soak in water for 15 minutes to make it taste a bit milder.
- Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.
- Make ahead: Make as directed and keep refrigerated overnight (this will make it even more flavorful!). The next day, toss with some more dressing and add a few extra diced veggies to introduce the crisp texture.
- Storage: Place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to use your favorite store-bought Greek dressing.
- Rotini pasta: Farfalle or bow tie, penne, fusilli, orzo.
- Add-ins: artichoke hearts, sun dried tomatoes, spinach, pepperoncini.
- Add your favorite protein.
- Add tzatziki for some creaminess.
Disclaimer: Nutritional values (per serving) are approximates only.
Nutrition
Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 543mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 583IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 2mg