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Greek Pasta Salad: A Fresh, Flavorful Dish
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Greek Pasta Salad: A Fresh, Flavorful Dish

A vibrant Greek pasta salad with zesty lemon dressing, crisp vegetables, and tangy feta. This easy-to-make dish balances bold flavors and textures, perfect for picnics, weeknights, or celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound rotini pasta
  • 1/2 small red onion, quartered and thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 large cucumber, quartered and sliced
  • 1/4 cup roughly chopped parsley
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (2-3 lemons)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
  2. Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside
  3. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, red onion, red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, cucumber, and parsley
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper to make dressing
  5. Toss salad with dressing, then gently fold in crumbled feta cheese
  6. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving

Notes

Substitute gluten-free or farfalle pasta if preferred
Shallots can replace red onion for a milder flavor
Roasted bell peppers add smokiness
Vegan feta is suitable for dairy-free diets