Greek Pasta Salad
285kcal
Equipment
- a pot (to cook pasta)
- a large mixing bowl (to mix salad)
- a small mixing bowl (to mix salad dressing)
- a kitchen scale or measuring spoons/cups
- utensils
Ingredients
- 8 oz dried rotini
- 8 oz diced cucumber, seeded (english or Persian)
- 6 oz cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 4 oz diced red bell pepper
- 1 oz thinly sliced Kalamata olives
- 1¼ oz crumbled feta cheese
- 1 oz diced red onion
Greek Salad Dressing:
- 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2½ tablespoons red wine vinegar
- ¾ teaspoon dried oregano (less or more according to your taste)
- ½ teaspoon grated garlic
- ½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt (or more to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Method
- Cook the pasta al dente in salted water according to package instructions, then rinse it under cold water and let it cool completely.
- Whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl for the Greek dressing.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss together the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together. Just before serving, give the salad a final toss and add a sprinkle of additional oregano, feta cheese, kosher salt, and black pepper if desired.
Nutrition
Calories285kcalCarbohydrates33gProtein7gFat14gSaturated Fat3gPolyunsaturated Fat2gMonounsaturated Fat9gCholesterol5mgSodium343mgPotassium260mgFiber2gSugar3gVitamin A806IUVitamin C33mgCalcium56mgIron1mg
Notes
Salted Water. Typically, you'd want to include 1 tablespoon of kosher or sea salt per 4 quarts of water for every pound of pasta.
Cucumber. Remember to deseed the cucumber to prevent a watery salad.
Storage. Greek pasta salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Keep in mind that the pasta may absorb some of the dressing over time, so you may need to add a bit more dressing before serving leftovers.