Greek Pasta Salad Recipe

Greek cuisine is known for its bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and vibrant colors. One dish that perfectly encapsulates all these qualities is the Greek pasta salad. This dish is a refreshing and satisfying mix of pasta, crisp vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and briny olives, all dressed in a zesty and herbaceous vinaigrette.

The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity and versatility. It can be served as a side dish at a barbecue or picnic, or as a main course for a light and he...

2 cups penne pasta
⅔ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste
10 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
½ cucumber, sliced
½ cup sliced black olives
½ cup crumbled feta cheese

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Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Additional Time: 3 hrs
Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 8

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in penne and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes; rinse with cold water and drain well.

Whisk olive oil, vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; set aside.

Combine pasta, tomatoes, green and red peppers, onion, cucumber, olives, and feta cheese in a large bowl. Pour vinaigrette over the pasta mixture and mix well. Cover and chill for 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition

307 cal.

Total Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 14mg
Sodium: 258mg
Total Carbohydrate: 19g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Total Sugars: 3g
Protein: 5g
Vitamin C: 37mg
Calcium: 104mg
Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 200mg

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Nutrition

307 cal.

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