This Greek Pasta Salad is a refreshing, easy-to-make dish bursting with the flavors of Greece. It's perfect for any occasion, loved by all ages, and can be customized to suit any taste. Ready in minutes, it's a wholesome choice that satisfies.
½English cucumbercut lengthwise and then sliced across in half-moons
½cupyellow bell pepperseeded and cut into bite-size pieces
½cupred bell pepper seededand cut into bite-size pieces
1cupred onion slicedsoaked in 1 cup cold salt water to reduce the “bite”
1cupkalamata olives sliced and pitted
2cupsgrape tomatoes halved
5ouncesFeta cheese crumbled
Instructions
In a small jar or bowl make the dressing by combining 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, ½ cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 4 to 5 garlic cloves minced. Set aside.
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, ½ cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 4 to 5 garlic cloves minced
Boil 16 ounces rotini pasta until al dente, approximately 7 minutes (be very careful not to overcook the pasta). Drain and immediately rinse with cold water to prevent further cooking.
16 ounces rotini pasta
Chop ½ English cucumber, ½ cup yellow bell pepper, ½ cup red bell pepper seeded, 1 cup red onion sliced, 1 cup kalamata olives sliced and pitted, and 2 cups grape tomatoes halved.
In a large bowl combine the vegetables, 5 ounces Feta cheese crumbled and dressing. Before adding the dressing, shake or stir it well.
½ English cucumber, ½ cup yellow bell pepper, ½ cup red bell pepper seeded, 1 cup red onion sliced, 1 cup kalamata olives sliced and pitted, 2 cups grape tomatoes halved, 5 ounces Feta cheese crumbled
Add the rotini pasta and stir until well combined.
Cover and store in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or even overnight.
Notes
Al dente pasta is the ideal consistency for this salad. The pasta will be tender and will still have a slightly firm texture when you bite into it.
Before adding the dressing, make sure to shake or stir it well.