Greek Pasta Salad Recipe

greek pasta salad served in glass meal prep containers.

Greek Pasta Salad Recipe

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Greek

Keyword: greek pasta salad

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 30

Servings: to 6

Calories: 375kcal

Author: Megan Gilmore

This Greek pasta salad combines two of my favorite things: pasta and Greek salad. It has a hearty, comforting texture, thanks to the pasta and creamy feta cheese, but it's also loaded with veggies. I can't think of an easier packed lunch that contains 6 different plants in a single serving. It's insanely delicious and is quite easy to prepare if you multitask while the pasta cooks.

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Ingredients

8 ounces pasta (use gluten-free noodles, if needed)
½ red onion , chopped
1 red bell pepper , chopped
1 cucumber , chopped
1 pint cherry tomatoes , sliced in half
⅓ cup sliced black olives (optional)
½ cup freshly chopped parsley (optional)
2 ounces crumbled feta cheese (optional; about ½ cup)

Greek Salad Dressing

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove , minced
1 teaspoon spicy brown mustard
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Prepare the pasta according to the package directions. While the pasta cooks, stir together the Greek dressing ingredients, including the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, mustard, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
As you chop the vegetables, add them to the bowl of dressing and give it a stir. I like to start with the red onion, so it will start to marinate in the dressing right away. Then add in the chopped bell pepper, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, and parsley, if using.
When the pasta is done cooking, drain the noodles, then add them to the bowl of vegetables and dressing. Toss well to coat, then season with extra salt, if needed. (I sometimes add an extra ½ teaspoon.) Add the feta cheese and serve right away, or chill in the fridge until you're ready to serve.
You can store pasta salad in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container. Keep in mind that the flavor will mellow as it chills, so you may need to adjust the seasoning when you serve it cold. Add in an extra splash of vinegar, lemon juice, or salt to brighten the flavor again.

Notes

Nutrition information is for 1/4 of this recipe. This is automatically calculated from an online ingredient database, so it is just an estimate, not a guarantee.

Pasta Note: I used Banza brand chickpea pasta in these photos, which is naturally gluten-free, but you can use brown rice or whole wheat pasta with similar results. If you want to swap the veggies in this recipe, or leave something out, feel free! It's very flexible.

Dairy-Free Note: You can omit the feta cheese for a dairy-free pasta. For added creaminess, you can serve this with a schmear of hummus in your serving bowl. It's delicious!

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