Easy Greek Pasta Salad
Easy Greek Pasta Salad combines rotini pasta, feta cheese, olives, and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
For the Greek Dressing
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice from 1 lemon wedge
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
For the Pasta Salad
- 1 pound rotini pasta
- 1 English cucumber diced
- 1/3 cup bell pepper diced
- 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 1 pint grape tomatoes halved lengthwise
- 8 ounces feta cheese cubed
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Bring 4 quarts of water and 1 tablespoon salt to a rolling boil in a large pot.
- Add the rotini pasta and cook according to package directions, about 7 to 10 minutes, until al dente.
- Drain the pasta thoroughly and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, grape tomatoes, feta cheese, and olives.
- Pour the prepared dressing over the salad.
- Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before serving for even better flavor. This Easy Greek Pasta Salad tastes even better after the ingredients have had time to mingle.
Notes
- Swap rotini for penne, bow tie, or fusilli pasta.
- Use cherry tomatoes if grape tomatoes are unavailable.
- Green olives can be mixed with Kalamata olives for variety.
- Add fresh parsley or dill for extra freshness.
- Serve alongside grilled meats, seafood, or sandwiches.