Greek Style Shell Pasta

Transform your pasta night with this vibrant and refreshing Greek Style Shell Pasta recipe. Perfectly al dente medium shell pasta serves as the base for a medley of crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, and tangy crumbled feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and a touch of garlic and oregano for authentic Mediterranean flair. It's a quick and easy dish that takes just 25 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal option for busy weeknights or effortless entertaining. Serve it as a satisfying main course or a crowd-pleasing side dish, either freshly made or chilled for even more flavor. Bursting with fresh ingredients and Greek-inspired flavors, this pasta salad is guaranteed to become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 oz Medium shell pasta
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 Cucumber, diced
• 0.75 cup Kalamata olives, halved
• 0.5 Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.75 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tbsp Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the shell pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, Kalamata olives, red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables. Gently toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 6

Sprinkle the chopped parsley on top and give the salad one final toss.

Step 7

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1209 grams (1209.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2623

Total Fat 131.10g	168%
Saturated Fat 37.90g	190%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 150mg	50%
Sodium 5695mg	248%
Total Carbohydrate 290.30g	106%
Dietary Fiber 23.00g	82%
Total Sugars 24.80g
Protein 75.60g	151%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1238mg	95%
Iron 15mg	82%
Potassium 2334mg	50%

*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: 44.6%

Protein: 11.4%

Carbs: 43.9%