Greek Bow Tie Pasta Salad

Bursting with vibrant Mediterranean flavors, this Greek Bow Tie Pasta Salad is the perfect combination of fresh vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and tender farfalle pasta, all brought together with a zesty homemade dressing. Featuring juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, crunchy red bell peppers, and briny kalamata olives, this salad offers a delightful contrast of textures and tastes. The dressing, made with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and aromatic oregano, infuses every bite with classic Greek-inspired flavors. Quick and easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, this pasta salad is ideal for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or as a crowd-pleasing side dish for gatherings. Serve it chilled for the ultimate refreshing and satisfying experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 ounces bow tie pasta (farfalle)
• 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium English cucumber
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.75 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
• 0.75 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the bow tie pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside to fully drain.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and red bell pepper, and thinly slice the red onion.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and drained pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables. Toss everything together gently to coat the salad evenly with the dressing.

Step 6

Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together. This can also be made a day ahead for even better flavor.

Step 7

Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired.

Step 8

Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1539.2 grams (1539.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2758

Total Fat 142.50g	183%
Saturated Fat 40.30g	201%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 150mg	50%
Sodium 5487mg	239%
Total Carbohydrate 309.20g	112%
Dietary Fiber 25.90g	93%
Total Sugars 30.50g
Protein 76.20g	152%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1167mg	90%
Iron 13mg	71%
Potassium 2129mg	45%

*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: 45.4%

Protein: 10.8%

Carbs: 43.8%