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Easy Greek Pasta Salad

Easy Greek Pasta Salad to Brighten Your Summer Meals

This Easy Greek Pasta Salad is a quick, vibrant dish perfect for summer meals.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1/3 cup Olive Oil Can use avocado oil as alternative
  • 3 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar White wine vinegar works well as substitute
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Fresh garlic is best
  • 1 whole Lemon Zest Use zest from a whole lemon for the best flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano No substitute needed
Salad
  • 8 ounces Rotini Pasta Any small pasta can be used instead
  • 1 whole English Cucumber (diced) Hothouse or Japanese cucumbers work too
  • 1 whole Bell Pepper (diced) Any variety including red, yellow, or green
  • 1 whole Red Onion (sliced) Soaking in salted water for ten minutes can mellow its flavor
  • 1 cup Grape Tomatoes (halved) Cherry tomatoes can also be a great alternative
  • 8 ounces Feta Cheese (cubed) Opt for chunk feta for better texture
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives Any variety of olives can work too

Equipment

  • bowl
  • Pot
  • colander

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, lemon zest, a squeeze of lemon juice, and dried oregano. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add rotini pasta and cook until al dente, stirring occasionally. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled rotini pasta with diced cucumber, diced bell pepper, sliced red onion, halved grape tomatoes, cubed feta cheese, and pitted Kalamata olives. Gently mix.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the combined salad ingredients, season with salt if needed, and gently toss until evenly coated.
  5. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use the freshest ingredients for the best flavor. This salad is perfect for meal prep or picnics.

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