How to Make Greek Pasta Salad I - A Step-by-Step Guide

Greek cuisine is renowned for its fresh and flavorful ingredients, and this Greek Pasta Salad is no exception. This dish is a perfect combination of Mediterranean flavors, featuring tangy feta cheese, briny olives, and a variety of fresh vegetables. The addition of pasta makes this salad a hearty and satisfying dish that is perfect for a light lunch or as a side for grilled meats.

What sets this Greek Pasta Salad apart is the use of traditional Greek ingredients like Kalamata olives, ...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
  • ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¾ teaspoon white sugar
  • 2 ½ cups cooked elbow macaroni
  • 3 cups fresh sliced mushrooms
  • 15 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup sliced red bell peppers
  • ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ½ cup chopped green onions
  • 1 (4 ounce) can whole black olives
  • ¾ cup sliced pepperoni sausage, cut into strips

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, garlic powder, basil, oregano, black pepper, and sugar. Add cooked pasta, mushrooms, tomatoes, red peppers, feta cheese, green onions, olives, and pepperoni. Toss until evenly coated. Cover, and chill 2 hours or overnight.
  • Nutrition

    746 cal.

    • Total Fat: 56g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 70mg
    • Sodium: 1279mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 65mg
    • Calcium: 220mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 643mg