The secret to a delicious, mayo-free pasta salad is a good amount of tang. This Greek pasta salad understands this all too well, with a bright lemony dressing, briny olives and capers, and punchy-meets-creamy feta cheese.
Greek pasta salad keeps it simple in the best way, playing with tried-and-true Mediterranean flavors for a vegetarian side dish that’s both light and comforting. It's essentially Greek salad with pasta added, does it get any better?! And, just like my shrimp or Italian pasta salad, this beauty is a fuss-free delight: the pasta soaks up the flavor as it chills, getting even tastier with age.
Plus, this pasta salad recipe shares the unique talent of any good pasta salad: it tastes delicious any which way you serve it. Warm, cold, room temperature, day-old, or brand new–you really can’t go wrong!
A Bowtie Pasta Salad Recipe You'll Love
Springy bowtie pasta is studded with fresh cucumber, bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes for pops of flavor and texture. Shallot adds sweet, oniony goodness, and parsley brings freshness. A classic homemade Greek salad dressing with garlic and dried oregano weaves everything together in a wholly delicious, perfectly simple, and just-bold-enough way.It’s a great example of how you don’t always have to try hard to make a wow-worthy dish.
Though this Greek pasta salad recipe comes together in less than 20 minutes, it’s best when the pasta is given some time to relax and soak it all in. Give it at least 30 minutes to chill in your fridge. Then, wrap it up for your next picnic, or serve alongside simple grilled chicken, pork or lamb for a classic summer treat.
This pasta salad can be served immediately, but like with most Mediterranean mezze it tastes best when you give the ingredients time to get to know each other. Allow at least 30 minutes to chill in your refrigerator if you can.
Greek Pasta Feta Salad
Like just about every pasta salad recipe this Greek pasta salad is made to be versatile. The world-famous workhorse of a dressing goes well with just about any seasonal vegetable you may have on hand. (Greek salad dressing for the win!) Take full advantage of what looks the prettiest at your market. Here are some more ways you can make this Greek pasta salad your own:
This Greek pasta salad recipe is like having a very reliable plus-one. You know: that person you can bring to any party and suddenly they’re everyone’s new best friend? We all need a great plus-one, just like we all need a great pasta salad recipe!
In other words, this easy side dish plays well with others. Grilled meats like Pork souvlaki and lamb kabobs are an easy match. Swordfish or salmon would be delightful. Or, dial up the vegetables with a hearty vegetarian salad like cucumber radish salad.
Tomato Feta Pasta Salad Recipe
This mayo-free pasta salad is packed with bold Greek flavor and fresh herbs and vegetables. Plus, it gets better with age! Allow yourself at least 30 minutes of time to let the pasta soak up all the delicious flavor. From there, wrap up this Greek pasta salad for a picnic, or serve as a vegetarian main or a side dish alongside grilled meat.
Calories: 315.2 kcal Carbohydrates: 54.6 g Protein: 11.7 g Fat: 6.6 g Saturated Fat: 2.3 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.7 g Monounsaturated Fat: 2.7 g Cholesterol: 11.1 mg Sodium: 539.7 mg Potassium: 559.6 mg Fiber: 5.4 g Sugar: 6.1 g Vitamin A: 1899 IU Vitamin C: 76.6 mg Calcium: 141.6 mg Iron: 3.1 mg
I'm Suzy; born and bred right on the shores of the Mediterranean. I'm all about easy, healthy recipes with big Mediterranean flavors. Three values guide my cooking: eat with the seasons; use whole foods; and above all, share! So happy you're here...Greek Pasta Salad is an easy side, perfect to prep ahead and a hit at every party or potluck! Tender pasta, ripe juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, feta cheese and olives are tossed in a Greek dressing for the perfect make ahead side dish.
Spinach Pasta Salad With Feta And Tomato
I’m a huge fan of Greek Salad, it’s easy and fresh and it’s one of those recipes where I always seem to have the ingredients on hand.
The very first time I had a Greek Salad, it was made by my friend Lisa way back in 1997 when she brought it to a barbecue at my house.
Once I’d had it that first time, we started having Greek salad every week or more! As much as I love a good Greek salad, I’m also kind of crazy for pasta salad (Dill Pickle Pasta Salad or Hawaiian Pasta Salad anyone?).
Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe
I started playing around with the my original Greek Salad recipe and made it into a pasta salad. The combination of ripe juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, red onions, feta cheese, olives and pasta tossed with a delicious greek dressing is crazy good and makes the perfect meal or side dish!
Of course you can prepare a homemade dressing for this recipe but using a store bought Greek dressing makes it really quick to make and tastes delicious! This recipe is loaded with veggies and we often use a whole wheat pasta and a light Greek dressing to make a this a healthy Greek pasta salad.
If your family finds the red onion has a little bit too much bite you can soak it in ice water with a pinch of salt as you’re preparing the rest of the ingredients. Shake for 10 seconds, drain and repeat if needed.
Light And Easy Pasta Salad Recipe
This salad will hold up in the fridge for about 5 days so it’s the perfect school or work lunch and is a great make ahead dish for a barbecue or potluc!
Greek Pasta Salad is an easy side, perfect to prep ahead and a hit at every party or potluck! Tender pasta, ripe juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, feta cheese and olives are tossed in a Greek dressing for the perfect make ahead side dish. We often add grilled chicken to make it a complete meal.
Calories: 328 | Carbohydrates: 32 g | Protein: 6 g | Fat: 19 g | Saturated Fat: 3 g | Cholesterol: 5 mg | Sodium: 163 mg | Potassium: 236 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 3 g | Vitamin A: 705 IU | Vitamin C: 18.9 mg | Calcium: 52 mg | Iron: 0.9 mg
Summer Pasta Salad With Easy Creamy Feta Dressing
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Holly is a wine and cheese lover, recipe creator, shopping enthusiast and self appointed foodie. Her greatest passion is creating in the kitchen and making deliciously comforting recipes for the everyday home cook!This Greek Pasta Salad has perfectly cooked pasta tossed with the BEST homemade Greek salad dressing, fresh vegetables, feta cheese, olives, and parsley. It’s easy to make ahead of time and bottled dressing makes an easy shortcut!
Nothing beats a refreshing pasta salad, I love the classic flavors in this recipe, and making it with homemade Greek Salad Dressing puts it over the top.
Broccoli And Feta Pasta Salad
(PS- Be sure to try my Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad recipe next, or take a browse through all of my pasta salad recipes!)
Boil the pasta to al dente and drain. Spread it out on a tray or parchment paper and drizzle with 1-2 tablespoons olive oil. Let it cool. Meanwhile, prepare your veggies, cheese, parsley, and homemade Greek dressing, (if using).
Combine the salad ingredients in a large bowl and toss with dressing. If possible, chill for 2 hours prior to serving. If preparing 8-12 hours ahead of time, toss with about 1/2 cup additional dressing prior to serving, as the pasta continues to absorb the dressing during storage.
Greek Chicken Pasta Salad
Pro Tips Be sure to use a timer when you boil your pasta to ensure that you don’t overcook it. I like to cook it for 30 seconds less than al dente, as it cools gradually, during which time it finishes cooking. Salt the pasta water well to ensure that the pasta itself has plenty of flavor. I use 2 tbsp. kosher salt. Don’t rinse your pasta with cool water after it’s drained. Drizzle it with a little olive oil and let it cool on parchment paper or a tray on the counter. The starch on the pasta helps it cling onto the dressing, feta, etc. English cucumbersare ideal for this salad. They’re sweeter, smoother, and have thinner skin, which means you don’t have to peel them. They also have thinner seeds and less water content when compared to regular cucumbers. Red Cherry tomatoes that are still on the vine add a ton of fresh flavor as well. I love using Mezzetta Kalamata Olives in this recipe, but regular black olives can be used as well. Veggies: I slice the tomatoes and put them middle-side-down on paper towels to absorb excess juice. I also lay the diced bell peppers on paper towels to remove excess moisture. (We don’t want a watery salad.) Storage
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