Description
This Easy Greek Pasta Salad is the ultimate summer dish, perfect for BBQs, picnics, and potlucks. Bursting with vibrant Mediterranean flavors, this salad combines al dente pasta with a medley of fresh vegetables like bell peppers, cucumbers, and tomatoes, all tossed in a zesty homemade dressing featuring crumbled feta and Kalamata olives. Not only is it quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, but it’s also highly customizable to suit your taste preferences. Whether served as a side or a main dish by adding grilled chicken or chickpeas, this salad is sure to delight guests of all ages. Enjoy it chilled for a refreshing treat that captures the essence of the Mediterranean!
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
- Dressing: red wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, parsley, oregano, brown sugar
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cool water.
- In a jar, combine red wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, parsley, oregano, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Shake until blended.
- In a large bowl, mix drained pasta with chopped vegetables and olives. Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to combine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg