Greek Pasta Salad Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 35 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the freshness of Mediterranean flavors with this delightful Greek Pasta Salad recipe. Bursting with vibrant colors and tantalizing textures, this dish is an epitome of summer goodness. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or looking for a quick and easy meal, this Greek Pasta Salad is sure to impress.
Recipe Information:
- Category: One Dish Meal
- Keywords: Summer, Less than 60 Minutes, Easy
- Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)
- Review Count: 5
- Calories: 382.1 per serving
- Fat Content: 9.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 5.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 33.4mg
- Sodium Content: 422.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 64.3g
- Fiber Content: 11.1g
- Sugar Content: 3.9g
- Protein Content: 11.6g
Ingredients:
- 6 cups cooked pasta
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 roma tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup black olives, sliced
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Begin by gathering all the necessary ingredients for the Greek Pasta Salad.
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Cook Pasta: Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until it is al dente. Once cooked, drain the pasta and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
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Add Ingredients: To the cooked pasta, add the crumbled feta cheese, chopped onion, diced roma tomatoes, and sliced black olives.
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Mix Together: Gently stir the ingredients together until they are evenly distributed throughout the pasta.
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Prepare Dressing: In a separate bowl, prepare the dressing using your favorite Greek dressing recipe or a store-bought one.
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Pour Dressing: Generously pour the prepared dressing over the pasta salad mixture.
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Toss Salad: Using salad tongs or a large spoon, toss the pasta salad until all the ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
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Serve: Transfer the Greek Pasta Salad to a serving dish or individual bowls.
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Enjoy: Serve the salad immediately and savor the refreshing flavors of the Mediterranean.
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: 382.1
- Total Fat: 9.7g
- Saturated Fat: 5.8g
- Cholesterol: 33.4mg
- Sodium: 422.1mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 64.3g
- Dietary Fiber: 11.1g
- Sugars: 3.9g
- Protein: 11.6g
Tips:
- For added freshness, consider using cherry tomatoes or heirloom tomatoes in place of roma tomatoes.
- Customize the salad by adding additional vegetables such as cucumber, bell peppers, or red onion.
- To make the dish more substantial, add grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu for an extra protein boost.
- Allow the salad to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.
- Garnish with fresh herbs such as parsley, basil, or oregano for an extra pop of flavor and color.
This Greek Pasta Salad is not only delicious but also versatile and easy to make. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a simple weeknight dinner, it’s guaranteed to become a family favorite. Enjoy the taste of the Mediterranean with every bite! 🥗🍅🫒
