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Greek Pasta Salad

Refreshing Greek Pasta Salad for Summer Bliss

Enjoy a vibrant Greek Pasta Salad, packed with fresh vegetables, pasta, and a zesty vinaigrette, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 8 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 304

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Bowtie pasta Cook until al dente.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Grape tomatoes Cut in half.
  • 1 medium Seedless cucumber Slice into half-circles or quarters.
  • 1 medium Bell pepper Diced.
  • 1/4 medium Red onion Chopped.
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives Drained.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley Chopped.
For the Dressing
  • 1/3 cup Olive oil Extra virgin preferred.
  • 2 tbsp Water
  • 1/4 cup Red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice Fresh is recommended.
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 tsp Dried dill
  • 1 tsp Dried mint
  • 1 tsp Fine sea salt To taste.
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper To taste.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • mixing bowl
  • jar with lid
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the bowtie pasta and cook for about 8 minutes or until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Prepare the Vegetables: Chop the grape tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion into bite-sized pieces. Combine them with Kalamata olives and feta in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Mix the Dressing: In a separate jar, combine olive oil, water, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, oregano, dill, and mint. Shake well until emulsified.
  4. Combine Pasta and Vegetables: Add the cooled pasta to the mixing bowl with the chopped vegetables and feta, and gently pour on the dressing.
  5. Toss Gently: Using a spatula, toss the mixture until evenly coated. Avoid breaking the pasta or crumbling the feta too much.
  6. Chill and Serve: Cover or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 304kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad is versatile; add grilled chicken or chickpeas for extra protein. The flavors meld beautifully when made ahead of time.

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