Description
This Easy Greek Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish perfect for summer gatherings, BBQs, or potlucks. Bursting with Mediterranean flavors, it’s packed with colorful vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and a zesty dressing that brings everything together in just 30 minutes. This salad is not only quick to prepare but also healthy and versatile—serving as a delightful side or a light meal on its own. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or looking for easy meal prep options, this delicious salad will surely impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups uncooked pasta
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 small red onion (chopped)
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
- 3 mini cucumbers (or 3/4 English cucumber) (chopped)
- 1 cup little tomatoes (halved)
- 5 ounces crumbled feta
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cool water.
- In a jar, combine dressing ingredients: red wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, parsley, oregano, and brown sugar. Shake until well mixed.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained pasta with chopped vegetables and olives. Add crumbled feta cheese.
- Pour dressing over the salad and gently mix to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least an hour to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg