Description
This recipe provides instructions for a fresh, tangy Greek pasta salad featuring traditional vegetables and a homemade vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound rotini or penne pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 English cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 6 ounces feta cheese, cubed
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- For the Vinaigrette: 1/2 cup olive oil
- For the Vinaigrette: 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- For the Vinaigrette: 1 clove garlic, minced
- For the Vinaigrette: 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- For the Vinaigrette: 1/2 teaspoon salt
- For the Vinaigrette: 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse immediately with cold water to stop cooking. Set aside to cool completely.
- While the pasta cools, prepare the vinaigrette. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, halved tomatoes, diced cucumber, halved olives, sliced red onion, and cubed feta cheese.
- Pour the prepared vinaigrette over the pasta and vegetable mixture.
- Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- You can prepare this salad up to 24 hours in advance. For best texture, add the feta cheese just before serving if making ahead.
- For a heartier meal, add 1 cup of drained chickpeas or 1 cup of grilled, sliced chicken breast.
- If you prefer a less sharp flavor, soak the sliced red onion in cold water for 10 minutes, then drain well before adding to the salad.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 20
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 30