Fun Greek Style Pasta Salad

Elevate your next meal with this Fun Greek Style Pasta Salad, a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines Mediterranean flavors with the satisfying texture of al dente pasta. Featuring tangy Kalamata olives, crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a medley of fresh vegetables, this salad is tossed in a zesty homemade dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and fragrant oregano. Crumbled feta cheese adds a creamy, savory finish that perfectly complements every bite. Ready in just 30 minutes, this colorful pasta salad is perfect as a light main course or a crowd-pleasing side dish for picnics, potlucks, or weeknight dinners. Serve it chilled for the ultimate refreshing experience that is packed with bold flavors and Mediterranean charm.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams Penne pasta (or rotini)
• 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 100 grams Kalamata olives
• 1 small Red onion
• 150 grams Feta cheese
• 60 ml Extra virgin olive oil
• 30 ml Red wine vinegar
• 15 ml Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 clove Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside to cool.

Step 2

While the pasta cooks, prep the vegetables: Cut the cherry tomatoes in halves, dice the cucumber, chop the red bell pepper, slice the olives into halves, and thinly slice the red onion.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chopped vegetables, and Kalamata olives.

Step 5

Gently toss the salad with the prepared dressing, ensuring all the ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 6

Crumble the feta cheese over the pasta salad and mix lightly to incorporate.

Step 7

Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve chilled and enjoy your Fun Greek Style Pasta Salad as a refreshing side dish or light main course!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1242.1 grams (1242.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1702

Total Fat 118.50g	152%
Saturated Fat 32.00g	160%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.00g
Cholesterol 134mg	45%
Sodium 4185mg	182%
Total Carbohydrate 125.20g	46%
Dietary Fiber 19.60g	70%
Total Sugars 20.60g
Protein 41.70g	83%

Vitamin D 24IU	120%
Calcium 970mg	75%
Iron 9mg	50%
Potassium 1456mg	31%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.5%

Protein: 9.6%

Carbs: 28.9%