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Greek Pasta Salad in an oval serving dish
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Greek Pasta Salad

Wholesome Greek pasta salad integrates homemade vinaigrette and fresh veggies for a refreshing, aromatic cold pasta salad that is totally addicting!
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Greek
Keyword Greek Pasta Salad, Greek Pasta Salad Recipe, How Do You Make Greek Pasta Salad, How To Make Greek Pasta Salad
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Servings 12 -15 people
Calories 358kcal
Author Kathleen

Ingredients

Dressing:

  • 2/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • zest from 4 lemons
  • 2 teaspoons dijon
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano

Salad:

  • 1 (16-ounce) cellentani or mini penne
  • 1 English cucumber, cut into 1/2 inch chunks
  • 1 (11-ounce container) grape tomatoes, cut in half
  • 1/2 cup red onion, minced
  • 1 cup green onions white and geen parts, sliced
  • 1 cup kalamata olives
  • 1 cup dill, chopped
  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • 12 ounces feta, cubed or crumble into chunky pieces
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Instructions

  • Add all of the dressing ingredients to a small jar with a tight lid. Shake vigorously to combine. 
    Alternatively, you can whisk all the ingredients, except the olive oil, in a bowl. Continue whisking and add the olive oil in a stream.
    Step 1 how to make Greek Pasta Salad, Add all the dressing ingredients in a small jar. Shake vigorously to combine.
  • Cook pasta, just to al dente, according to package instructions. Drain well. When pasta has no more water on it but is still warm, toss in a large salad bowl with dressing until pasta is evenly coated. Set aside to come to room temperature.
    Step 2 how to make Greek Pasta Salad, Cook the pasta, drain well, toss the dressing until the pasta is well coated.
  • Add the rest of the salad ingredients, except the feta, and toss to combine well. Gently fold in the feta. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 4 hours.
    Step 3 how to make Greek Pasta Salad, Add the rest of the salad ingredients. Toss. Gently fold in the feta.
  • Toss before serving. Adjust seasoning as needed, and add olive oil if too much of the dressing has been absorbed. Enjoy!

Notes

  1. Making the homemade vinaigrette for this Greek pasta salad is a simple step that really kicks up the flavor profile. Using a mason jar is the simplest way to mix up the ingredients but a bowl and a whisk will work, too.
  2. Cooking the pasta al dente should take about 6-8 minutes. Tossing it directly into the prepared dressing allows the pasta to soak up the flavor of the dressing for a more cohesive dish.
  3. You’ll want to let it come slowly to room temperature before adding the rest of the ingredients. The lower temperature allows the flavors to mingle instead of cooking which can negatively impact the vegetable texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/12 of the recipe | Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 647mg | Potassium: 154mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 890IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 171mg | Iron: 0.9mg