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Greek Pasta Salad

Refreshing Greek Pasta Salad Ready in Just 20 Minutes

This vibrant Greek Pasta Salad is a perfect summer dish, bursting with freshness and ready in just 20 minutes.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Bow-tie Pasta Substitute with gluten-free pasta if needed.
For the Dressing
  • ¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Substitute with any neutral oil.
  • 3 tbsp Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice Substitute with bottled lemon juice in a pinch.
  • 2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar Substitute with apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar.
  • 2 tsp Dijon Mustard Substitute with yellow mustard.
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced Use garlic powder if fresh is unavailable.
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano Substitute with Italian seasoning.
  • ¼ tsp Salt Adjust to taste.
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper Adjust according to personal preference.
For the Salad
  • 12 oz Cherry or Grape Tomatoes, sliced in half Use any variety of fresh tomatoes.
  • 2 medium Cucumbers, quartered Substitute with radishes for a spicier touch.
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper, diced Can substitute with yellow or orange peppers.
  • cup Red Onion, chopped Substitute with shallots for a milder taste.
  • cup Black Olives, sliced Kalamata olives add richness.
  • cup Green Olives, sliced Can omit if preferred.
  • 4 oz Feta Cheese, crumbled Substitute with vegan feta for a dairy-free option.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat. Add 12 ounces of bow-tie pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together ¼ cup of extra virgin olive oil, 3 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar, 2 teaspoons of Dijon mustard, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Add 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and pepper to taste. Whisk until emulsified.
  3. Add 12 ounces of halved cherry tomatoes, 2 quartered cucumbers, 1 diced red bell pepper, ⅓ cup of chopped red onion, and both ⅓ cups of sliced black and green olives to the dressing. Mix gently and let marinate for 5 minutes.
  4. Once the pasta is cooled, add it to the vegetables along with 4 ounces of crumbled feta. Toss until well combined and adjusted seasoning as necessary.
  5. Let sit for at least 30 minutes at room temperature before serving, either chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days, avoiding adding the dressing until serving to maintain freshness.

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