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Greek Pasta Salad Recipe: An Incredible Ultimate Guide for 5 People


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  • Author: Evelyn
  • Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

– 8 ounces of pasta (preferably rotini or penne)
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 cup cucumber, diced
– 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
– 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
– 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
– 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
– 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
– 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– Salt and pepper, to taste


Instructions

Creating this incredible Greek Pasta Salad is a breeze if you follow these easy steps:

1. Cook Pasta: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.

2. Prepare Ingredients: While the pasta is cooking, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and Kalamata olives. Crumble the feta cheese and chop the parsley.

3. Combine Veggies: In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, and parsley. Toss until well mixed.

4. Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper until emulsified.

5. Dress Salad: Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to ensure everything is coated evenly.

6. Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes. This helps the flavors meld beautifully.

7. Serve: After chilling, inspect the salad for seasoning and adjust with more salt or pepper if needed. Toss again before serving.

Following these steps will lead you to an amazing Greek Pasta Salad that’s bursting with flavors!

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 5
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Fat: 15g
  • Protein: 10g