Greek Pasta Salad: The 5-Star Potluck Perfection Everyone Craves
A refreshing Greek pasta salad packed with Mediterranean flavors. Perfect for summer gatherings or a light meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes (plus chilling)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 g pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- Dressing:
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente, drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, feta, and parsley.
- Whisk dressing ingredients together.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss gently.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- For a keto version, use low-carb pasta or zucchini noodles.
- Reduce feta cheese for a lower-calorie option.
- Add grilled chicken for extra protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg