Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of our Greek Pasta Salad, a delightful fusion of fresh vegetables, hearty pasta, and a zesty homemade dressing. This colorful dish is perfect for potlucks, summer cookouts, or as a light meal that will surely impress your guests. The combination of tangy feta cheese and briny olives adds an irresistible Mediterranean flair, making every bite a celebration of taste. Quick to prepare in just 18 minutes, this versatile salad can be served as a main course or as a side dish. Enjoy it chilled on hot summer days or as an easy meal prep option for busy weeks ahead.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces bowtie pasta
- 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 seedless cucumber, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 small red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
- 2/3 cup feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon dried mint
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Chop the tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion; add to a large mixing bowl with olives.
- In a jar with lid, combine olive oil, water, vinegar, lemon juice, honey, mustard, garlic, oregano, dill, mint, salt, and pepper; shake well.
- Add cooked pasta to the veggie mixture along with feta and parsley; toss gently.
- Drizzle dressing over salad and mix until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or chill for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg