Greek Rotini Salad
Bursting with fresh Mediterranean flavors, this Greek Rotini Salad is your go-to recipe for a vibrant and satisfying meal. Tender rotini pasta creates the perfect base for a medley of crisp English cucumber, juicy grape tomatoes, briny kalamata olives, and tangy feta cheese. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing made with extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and aromatic oregano, this salad is elevated to restaurant-quality with minimal effort. Easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, this pasta salad is perfect for meal prep, picnics, potlucks, or as a refreshing side dish. Make it ahead of time and let the bold, bright flavors meld together for a truly irresistible dish.
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Ingredients
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 1 large English cucumber
- 1.5 cups grape tomatoes
- 0.5 cups kalamata olives
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 1 cup feta cheese
- 0.25 cups extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
Directions
Step 1
Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool completely.
Step 2
While the pasta is cooling, prepare the vegetables: dice the cucumber, halve the grape tomatoes, slice the kalamata olives, and thinly slice the red onion.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled rotini pasta, cucumber, grape tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.
Step 5
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Step 6
Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad for garnish.
Step 7
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 8
Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 1343.9 grams (1343.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2657 |
| Total Fat 128.80g | 165% |
| Saturated Fat 32.10g | 161% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.90g | |
| Cholesterol 134mg | 45% |
| Sodium 5542mg | 241% |
| Total Carbohydrate 303.00g | 110% |
| Dietary Fiber 26.10g | 93% |
| Total Sugars 26.30g | |
| Protein 69.40g | 139% |
| Vitamin D 24IU | 120% |
| Calcium 1090mg | 84% |
| Iron 19mg | 106% |
| Potassium 2124mg | 45% |
Source of Calories