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Greek Salad Recipe Pasta
Natalie

Greek Salad Recipe Pasta

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This Greek salad recipe pasta blends traditional Greek salad ingredients, like cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, and feta, with perfectly cooked pasta and a zesty homemade Greek vinaigrette. It's quick, healthy, and perfect for meal prep or gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 people
Course: dinner, lunch, main
Cuisine: greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 390
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Main Ingredients:
  • 8 oz rotini or bowtie pasta cooked al dente and cooled
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber diced (English or Persian)
  • ½ red onion thinly sliced
  • ¾ cup kalamata olives pitted and sliced
  • 6 oz block feta cheese crumbled
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped (optional)
  • Greek Salad Dressing:
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Medium pot
  • 1 Strainer
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 Chef’s Knife
  • 1 Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. While the pasta cools, prepare the vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, slice the red onion, and chop the parsley.
  3. Crumble the feta cheese from the block for a fresher texture.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to make the Greek salad dressing.
  5. In a large bowl, combine pasta, vegetables, olives, and feta. Pour the dressing over the top.
  6. Toss gently until everything is well coated. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with extra herbs or a squeeze of lemon before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 390kcal

Notes

This salad tastes even better the next day. To make it creamy, mix in ½ cup of plain Greek yogurt into the dressing. For a protein boost, add grilled chicken, chickpeas, or shrimp.

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