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A bowl of greek pasta salad topped with feta cheese crumbles.
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5 from 2 votes

Greek Pasta Salad

This Greek Pasta Salad is loaded with fresh veggies, kalamata olives, feta cheese, and a greek dressing for a perfect summer side dish. It's light, and fresh, and perfect served at a backyard barbecue.
Prep Time22 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Chilling Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 12
Calories: 266kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Greek Pasta Salad:

  • 16 oz medium pasta (rotini, bowtie, penne, etc.)
  • 1 cup English or Persian cucumbers (sliced and cut into halves, or fourths)
  • 1 cups halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup Kalamata olives (halved and pitted)
  • 1/3 cup diced red onion
  • 1/2 cup feta (crumbled or diced)

For the Red Wine Vinaigrette:

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 TBS fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 TBS honey
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Fill a large pot with water, and about 1 teaspoon of salt, and bring it to boil. Boil the pasta according to the package directions, for just longer than al dente. Drain the pasta, and rinse it with cold water. Set it aside.
  • Slice all the vegetables into bite sized pieces .
  • Add the pasta, veggies, and feta to a large bowl and fold it together until evenly combined.

For the Red Wine Vinaigrette:

  • Add all the vinaigrette ingredients to a jar or small bowl and whisk them together until well combined.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and mix everything together well.
  • Place the salad in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to chill, and help the flavors meddle.
  • Toss the salad together again before serving. Top with fresh parsley, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 353mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 143IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg