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Greek Pasta Salad

Delicious Greek Pasta Salad Ready in Just 20 Minutes

This Greek Pasta Salad is a vibrant and satisfying dish that captures the essence of Mediterranean flavors in just 20 minutes.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: PASTA
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 370

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 12 oz bow-tie pasta Use any short-cut pasta if preferred.
  • 12 oz cherry or grape tomatoes Halved for juiciness.
  • 2 medium cucumbers Quartered for crunch.
  • 1 medium red bell pepper Diced for added sweetness.
  • cup red onion Chopped for sharpness.
  • cup black olives Sliced for briny richness.
  • cup green olives
  • 4 oz feta cheese Crumpled for creamy texture.
For the Dressing
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil High-quality for better flavor.
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice Fresh is best.
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar Substitute with apple cider vinegar if needed.
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard Acts as an emulsifier.
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced for flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano Infuses with Mediterranean notes.
For Seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon salt Adjust to taste.
  • freshly ground black pepper Add to taste.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Start by bringing a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the bow-tie pasta according to the package instructions, typically around 8-10 minutes, until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking.
  2. In a generous mixing bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well-emulsified and smooth.
  3. Add the halved cherry tomatoes, quartered cucumbers, diced red bell pepper, chopped red onion, and sliced olives to the dressing. Gently mix to allow the flavors to blend and let this marinate for about 5 minutes.
  4. Carefully add the rinsed pasta and crumbled feta cheese into the bowl. Toss everything together gently, ensuring the pasta is well-coated. Taste and add additional salt and pepper as necessary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 10gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Allow the mixed salad to sit for 10-15 minutes before serving to enhance flavors. Store in the fridge and keep dressing separate for best results.

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