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Greek-Style Pasta Salad is a dish that embodies the freshness and simplicity of Mediterranean cuisine, combining the comfort of pasta with the vibrant flavors of vegetables, cheese, and olives. The taste of this salad is a perfect balance of tangy, salty, and sweet, making it an ideal choice for a variety of occasions, whether it's a quick lunch, a dinner party, or a picnic. Not specified in the recipe is the specific time of year or holiday when this dish is most traditionally served, but its versatility makes it suitable for any time.

Delicious Greek Style Pasta Salad

A delicious and easy Greek-style pasta salad, perfect for any occasion. This salad combines pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, feta cheese, and red onion with a tasty dressing.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Greek
Servings 6
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz. pasta
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup sliced cucumber
  • 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ½ cup thinly sliced red onion
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt and pepper
  • chopped fresh parsley

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta according to package instructions until it reaches an al dente texture.
  • Drain the pasta and set it aside to cool down.
  • Combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, feta cheese, and red onion in a large bowl.
  • Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, red wine vinegar, and dried oregano in a separate bowl.
  • Pour the prepared dressing over the pasta mixture and toss everything together to ensure the dressing coats all the ingredients evenly.
  • Add salt and pepper according to your taste preferences to enhance the flavor of the salad.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Notes

Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Keyword easy, feta, Greek, olives, pasta, quick, salad