Description
This Greek Pasta Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish perfect for a light lunch or as a side for a BBQ. The tangy lemon olive oil dressing pairs beautifully with the colorful vegetables and feta cheese, creating a delightful medley of flavors.
Ingredients
Lemon Olive Oil Dressing
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 2 to 3 lemons)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh oregano, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Pasta Salad
- 1 pound rotini pasta, or other pasta shape of your choice
- 1/2 small red onion, quartered and thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta
- 1 large cucumber, quartered and sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta and drain: Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Rinse in cold water until cool.
- Soak the onions: Soak sliced onion in cold water with a pinch of salt for 10 minutes, then drain.
- Make the dressing: Shake all dressing ingredients together in a jar. Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Assemble the salad ingredients: In a bowl, mix pasta, drained red onion, peppers, tomatoes, olives, feta, cucumber, and parsley. Toss with 1/4 cup dressing. Add more dressing as needed.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing, Boiling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
