Easy Greek Pasta Salad

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: -8

A fresh and easy Greek Pasta Salad just in time for summer! This crowd-pleasing side dish is tasty alongside grilled meats at all your backyard barbecues.

Ingredients

For the Greek Dressing:

Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 clove garlic , minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

For the Pasta Salad:

1 pound rotini pasta (or other small pasta)
8 ounces Persian cucumbers , diced (about 3)
1/4 cup sliced red onion
1 pint grape tomatoes , halved lengthwise
8 ounces feta cheese , cubed
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives

Instructions

To cook the pasta, bring 4 quarts water and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil.
Add pasta and cook according to package instructions, about 7 to 10 minutes.
Drain well and rinse with cold water.
Meanwhile, to make the dressing, in a small bowl whisk oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, cucumbers, onion, tomatoes, feta, and olives.
Drizzle with dressing.
Toss gently until uniformly combined and serve.

Notes

Pasta Salad can be stored for about 5 days in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Easy Greek Pasta Salad

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 356 Calories from Fat 189

% Daily Value*

Fat 21g32%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Polyunsaturated Fat 18g

Sodium 124mg5%

Carbohydrates 35g12%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 7g14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.