How to Make Sandy's Greek Pasta Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a delicious and refreshing dish to serve at your next summer gathering or picnic? Look no further than Sandy's Greek Pasta Salad! This recipe is a perfect fusion of Mediterranean flavors, combining fresh vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and savory olives with al dente pasta. Whether you're hosting a barbecue, potluck, or just want to elevate your weeknight dinner, this Greek Pasta Salad is a crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone craving more.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
  • 1 (10 ounce) container grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, peeled and diced
  • 1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
  • ¼ red onion, finely diced
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, diced
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (12 ounce) package tricolored (rainbow) rotini pasta
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Stir garbanzo beans, grape tomatoes, cucumber, black olives, red onion, olive oil, garlic, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, basil, salt, and black pepper in a large salad bowl.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes; drain. Gently fold pasta into salad and chill 15 to 20 minutes to blend flavors. Mix feta cheese into salad.
  • Nutrition

    337 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 8mg
    • Sodium: 398mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 48g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 96mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 323mg