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Greek Pasta Salad (fresh + flavorful)

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Greek pasta salad is a tangy and fresh side dish that is perfect for a picnic or potluck.

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Greek pasta salad is a tangy and fresh dish that is perfect for a picnic or potluck. | APinchOfHealthy.com

If you haven’t figured it out yet, I am obsessed with Greek/ Mediterranean style food. (Exhibits A, B, C, D, E)

There is just something about the fresh veggies and tanginess that just (1) tastes like a party in my mouth and (2) feels so good in my body. 🎉💃🏼

This Greek pasta salad uses one of my existing, tried and true recipes: Greek red wine vinaigrette. It tastes amazing on this, and ties everything together!

Hand pouring dressing on Greek Pasta Salad

This dish is vegetarian, but it is very easy to modify to be vegan if you don’t mind leaving off the cheese…or if you don’t like feta cheese. It is still really delicious.

Pasta, tomatoes, cucumber and olives in a clear glass bowl

But just for the record: I LOVE mine with feta cheese! Yum😍👌🏻 

Closeup side shot tossed Greek Pasta Salad in glass bowl

It totally makes it, in my humble opinion. Greek pasta salad goes great with everything from deli sandwiches to grilled chicken or fish. The possibilities are endless.

Ingredients

Here are the ingredients that I put in my Greek pasta salad recipe. So simple, and bursting with tons of fresh flavor.

Clear bowls of ingredients such as veggies and feta cheese on a white counter

The sum of these ingredients is definitely greater than the parts too.😍

Greek pasta salad in a clear serving bowl with spoon

I love using pasta spirals/ rotini/ fusilli for this recipe. This shape just seems to hold onto the dressing really well.

But! Feel free to use another cut of pasta. Some suggestions: penne and farfalle/ bowtie pasta both work great in this recipe. Macaroni would also work really well too.

Tools Used to Make Greek Pasta Salad

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  • Large pot to cook the pasta
  • Strainer
  • Mason jar or dressing shaker
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Knife and cutting board

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Closeup side shot tossed Greek Pasta Salad in glass bowl
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Greek Pasta Salad

Greek pasta salad is a tangy and fresh dish that is perfect for a picnic or potluck. 

Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Greek
Keyword Greek pasta salad, Greek pasta salad recipe
Prep Time 9 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 203 kcal
Author Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

Ingredients

  • 1 box (12-ounce box) of tri-color rotini pasta (cooked to package instruction and cooled)
  • 1 pint baby grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 large cucumber, sliced
  • 1 6 ounce bottle pitted kalamata olives (drained)
  • fresh basil for garnish
  • Feta cheese crumbles for garnish (Hint: You can serve extra on the side for individual portions if you want.)
  • Greek Red Wine Vinagrette (I used about 2/3 of what the recipe makes)

Instructions

  1. Add the pasta, cucumber, tomatoes, olives and Greek red wine vinaigrette to a large mixing bowl, and toss together.

  2. Top with fresh bail and feta cheese. (Hint: I always serve extra feta cheese on the side)

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Recipe Notes

Don't forget to generously salt that pasta water when you are cooking your pasta! 

Nutrition Facts
Greek Pasta Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 203 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Sodium 337mg15%
Potassium 291mg8%
Carbohydrates 35g12%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 600IU12%
Vitamin C 9.2mg11%
Calcium 31mg3%
Iron 0.9mg5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Note: Greek pasta salad originally appeared on A Pinch of Healthy April 25, 2017. It has been updated with new photos.

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  1. Christy says

    October 22, 2018 at 10:54 am

    5 stars
    This is a staple in our house, especially in the summer. The dressing alone is a gem of a recipe, and we use it on so many different things.

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