Greek Pasta Shells Salad

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and refreshing Greek Pasta Shells Salad—a perfect fusion of Mediterranean flavors and hearty pasta. Tender pasta shells are tossed with crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet red bell pepper, and the signature tang of kalamata olives, all enhanced by the creaminess of crumbled feta cheese. A homemade dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, zesty lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and aromatic oregano ties everything together for a perfectly balanced dish. Sprinkled with fresh parsley and chilled to perfection, this salad is ideal for summer picnics, meal prep, or as a light and satisfying side dish. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a must-try recipe for fans of Greek-inspired cuisine!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 ounces medium pasta shells
• 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
• 1 large cucumber
• 1 red bell pepper
• 0.5 medium-sized red onion
• 0.75 cup kalamata olives (pitted and halved)
• 0.75 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

While the pasta cooks, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.

Step 3

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

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta shells with the chopped vegetables, kalamata olives, and feta cheese.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to evenly coat all the ingredients.

Step 6

Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the salad and give it a final toss.

Step 7

Cover the bowl and let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 8

Serve chilled and enjoy your Greek Pasta Shells Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1587.3 grams (1587.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2555

Total Fat 123.80g	159%
Saturated Fat 28.20g	141%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 80mg	27%
Sodium 5224mg	227%
Total Carbohydrate 307.00g	112%
Dietary Fiber 27.70g	99%
Total Sugars 33.10g
Protein 69.50g	139%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 778mg	60%
Iron 15mg	82%
Potassium 2609mg	56%

*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: 42.5%

Protein: 10.6%

Carbs: 46.9%