Zesty Greek Pasta Salad

Bursting with vibrant Mediterranean flavors, this Zesty Greek Pasta Salad is a refreshing and colorful dish that's perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or as a light meal any time of year. Tender al dente pasta serves as the base for a medley of juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, tangy red onion, briny kalamata olives, and creamy crumbled feta cheese. The salad is elevated with a zesty homemade vinaigrette made from extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, and dried oregano, creating a perfectly balanced flavor profile. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this easy-to-make Mediterranean pasta salad is a wholesome, crowd-pleasing option that can be served chilled or at room temperature. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber, diced
• 0.5 medium red onion, finely sliced
• 0.5 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
• 0.75 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool the pasta.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, and halve the kalamata olives. Set aside.

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 make the dressing.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 6

Add the chopped fresh parsley and give the salad one final toss.

Step 7

Chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve cold or at room temperature, and enjoy this delicious Zesty Greek Pasta Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1208.6 grams (1208.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1941

Total Fat 130.30g	167%
Saturated Fat 38.30g	191%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 150mg	50%
Sodium 4704mg	205%
Total Carbohydrate 146.10g	53%
Dietary Fiber 16.60g	59%
Total Sugars 18.10g
Protein 52.10g	104%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1165mg	90%
Iron 12mg	66%
Potassium 1676mg	36%

*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: 59.7%

Protein: 10.6%

Carbs: 29.7%