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Fresh Greek Pasta Salad

A vibrant and refreshing pasta salad filled with crisp veggies, savory feta, and a zesty dressing, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Vegetables
  • 8 ounces pasta (e.g., rotini or penne) Use your favorite pasta shape.
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled Use high-quality feta for best flavor.
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped Add for freshness.
Dressing
  • 1/3 cup olive oil Use high-quality olive oil.
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar Can substitute with lemon juice or apple cider vinegar.
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • to taste Salt and pepper Adjust as necessary.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add in the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Once cooked, drain the pasta and let it cool slightly.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, chop your cucumbers, bell peppers, and red onions. Halve the cherry tomatoes and olives, setting them aside in a large mixing bowl.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar (or chosen substitute), dried oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Assembly
  1. In the bowl with your chopped veggies, add the cooled pasta, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, and parsley. Pour the dressing over the top and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
  2. Give your salad a taste. Feel free to adjust the seasonings to your preference!
  3. For best flavor, let your salad sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

This salad tastes even better the next day, so feel free to make it in advance. Just keep the dressing separate until serving to maintain freshness. Avoid overcooking the pasta to maintain that perfect al dente texture.