Description
This vibrant Greek Pasta Salad is the perfect dish for summer gatherings, potlucks, or a refreshing side for any meal. Combining al dente bowtie pasta with crunchy vegetables like grape tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers, this salad is topped with a tangy homemade dressing featuring rich feta cheese and Kalamata olives. Quick to prepare in just 18 minutes, it’s not only delicious but also versatile enough to serve as a main course by adding grilled chicken or shrimp. Make it ahead of time to let the flavors meld together beautifully. Whether served at a barbecue or as part of your weekly meal prep, this Greek Pasta Salad is sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces bowtie pasta
- 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes
- 1 seedless cucumber
- 1 bell pepper
- 1/2 small red onion
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
- 2/3 cup feta cheese
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package directions in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Chop the grape tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion into bite-sized pieces and combine in a large bowl with Kalamata olives.
- In a jar, mix olive oil, water, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, oregano, dill, mint, salt, and pepper. Shake until combined.
- Add cooled pasta to the vegetable mixture and gently fold in feta cheese and parsley.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss until everything is well coated.
- Serve immediately or chill for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg