Description
This Easy Greek Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that’s perfect for summer gatherings, barbecues, and potlucks. Bursting with Mediterranean flavors from fresh vegetables, olives, and feta cheese, this salad not only delights the palate but also nourishes the body. With a quick preparation time of just 30 minutes, it’s an ideal solution for those busy days when you need something delicious yet simple. The colorful ingredients provide both taste and nutrition, making it a versatile side or main course that can be customized to your preference. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with grilled proteins, this salad is sure to 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 (chopped)
- 1 cup little tomatoes (halved)
- 5 ounces crumbled feta
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons red apple 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 (packed) brown sugar
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cool water.
- In a jar with a lid, combine dressing ingredients: salt, pepper, vinegar, olive oil, mustard, garlic, parsley, oregano, and brown sugar. Shake until well mixed.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta with chopped vegetables and feta. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until coated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg