Greek Pasta Salad Recipe
This simple Greek pasta salad is an easy, perfect summer side dish that is full of flavor and seasonal vegetables.
Serving12 servings
Ingredients
- 16 ounces bow tie pasta
- 2 cucumbers, sliced and quartered
- 2 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 (6 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
- 6.3 ounce bottle Kalamata olives, (quartered)
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Greek vinaigrette dressing, (I used Cardini's brand)
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions just until tender. Drain pasta and run cold water over it. Drain well and and let cool while preparing the rest of the recipe.
- In a large bowl combine cooled pasta, cucumbers, tomatoes, feta cheese, olives, and onion in a large bowl. Add Greek dressing and toss until well coated. Top with shredded parmesan cheese.
Notes
- You can customize this recipe by the following additions: mini mozzarella balls, chickpeas, black olives, fresh herbs, and diced green bell pepper.
- Running the noodles under cold water stops the noodles from continuing to cook and keeps them at the right texture for pasta salad.
- Make sure to let this chill in the fridge as it is best served cold.
Nutrition
Calories: 275 kcal · Carbohydrates: 34 g · Protein: 9 g · Fat: 11 g · Saturated Fat: 4 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 4 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 15 mg · Sodium: 656 mg · Potassium: 253 mg · Fiber: 2 g · Sugar: 5 g · Vitamin A: 401 IU · Vitamin C: 5 mg · Calcium: 148 mg · Iron: 1 mg