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Greek Pasta Salad

Refreshing Greek Pasta Salad: A Flavorful Summer Delight

This Greek Pasta Salad is a vibrant and customizable dish perfect for summer picnics, featuring fresh vegetables, feta cheese, and a zesty dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Rotini Pasta or any short pasta like penne in a pinch
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Cucumber cut into uniform pieces
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers any color you prefer
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion soaked in cold water for milder taste
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes or diced fresh tomatoes
For the Cheese
  • 4 oz Feta Cheese high-quality is a must
For the Olives
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives essential for authentic flavor
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil best quality
  • 2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar for acidity
  • 1 tsp Oregano fresh is best
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • whisk

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Chop the cucumber, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and red onion, and combine them with olives in a large bowl.
  3. Add the cooled pasta to the vegetables and crumble feta cheese over the top. Gently mix together.
  4. Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
  6. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  7. Stir before serving and adjust seasoning if needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This salad holds well in the fridge for up to 4 days. Perfect for meal prep and gatherings.

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