Description
Greek Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines al dente pasta with crisp cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, tangy feta cheese, and briny olives, all tossed in a zesty lemon-oregano dressing. This delightful salad is perfect for summer gatherings or as a light meal and can easily be customized to suit your taste preferences. With its colorful presentation and mouthwatering flavors, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will transport you to the Mediterranean with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup diced cucumbers
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (about 8 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine diced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and Kalamata olives.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add cooled pasta to the vegetable mixture. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently until well combined.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg