Description
This Easy Greek Pasta Salad is a fresh and colorful side dish made with rotini, crisp vegetables, briny olives, feta cheese, and a tangy Greek dressing. It’s perfect for potlucks, meal prep, or quick lunches, and comes together in under 20 minutes with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 16 oz rotini pasta (or other medium pasta)
- 3/4 English cucumber, diced
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 red or orange bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup sliced pitted olives
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup diced red onion
- 1 cup Greek dressing or:
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients if making from scratch.
- Cook pasta al dente according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- While pasta cools, chop cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, and red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, vegetables, olives, and feta.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp to make it a full meal.
- Use whole wheat pasta or orzo for a healthier or lighter version.
- Enhance flavor with extras like pepperoncini, artichoke hearts, or sun-dried tomatoes.
- Mix in Greek yogurt or tzatziki for a creamy variation.
- Refresh leftovers with a splash of extra dressing or olive oil if dry.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiled
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
