Greek Pasta Salad, a delicious side or main course
Greek Pasta Salad, this pasta salad is a crowd-pleaser. It makes a generous amount and tastes even better the second day, so make it ahead.
YAY, warmer weather is here! If you have a family picnic, gathering or bbq coming up this quick and easy-to-make Greek pasta salad is a must!
Prepare it ahead of time, it tastes even better the day after you make it as that allows the flavors to deepen. It is full of garden fresh vegetables.
This is a great salad for a crowd. It has tons of flavor and goes wonderfully with grilled foods. Add this grilled chicken and make it a complete meal!
Grilled Lime Basil Chicken
Lime Basil Grilled Chicken, an all purpose recipe for summer salads, delicious sandwiches or wrap.
Loaded with veggies and twirly pasta for a flavor-packed feast.
Feta cheese gives it a tangy zip.
If you want something just as tasty try our Tomato Cucumber Salad!
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Tomato Cucumber Salad
This simple salad combines the sweetness of ripe tomatoes with the crispness of fresh cucumbers, creating a light and refreshing side dish that’s perfect for any meal or occasion.
Greek Pasta Salad
Greek Pasta Salad
A delicious pasta salad with a greek flavored twist. Goes far so make for a crowd.
Ingredients
- Dressing:
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Pasta salad
- 1 pound tricolor Rotini (regular Rotini works too)
- 3/4 medium English cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, cut into 1/4-inch pieces (I also
- like to use the snacking cucumbers, no need to peel those or half)
- 1 dry pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 large red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved (I cheat if I don’t have enough Kalamata I use
- black olives to supplement)
- 6 ounces feta, crumbled
- 3 cups firmly packed baby spinach
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together garlic, oregano, mustard, vinegar, salt, pepper, and olive oil until well combined.
- Make the salad: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes, or as the label directs.
- Drain, rinse under cold water, and transfer to a bowl.
- Add remaining ingredients, toss with dressing, and serve. (I like best when served the next day, the flavors really meld by then)
Notes
Add any protein to make this a complete meal.
If you make this for a crowd, take a copy of the recipe with you.
You will be asked for it!
Have a fantastic weekend!
I don’t like any seafood so that would not work for me but it could easily be added to this. Arugula has a bit more of a bitterness that detracts for me but I am sure for those that like it, it would make an excellent addition.
Thank you for letting me know, I am so glad you all enjoyed them.
My entire family loved your Greek Salad and Crouton recipes …Yum! Thank you so much.
I agree, I seem to crave salad in summer time, and usually by summer I need to shed a few winter pounds from craving more carb loaded meals. Having a variety of easy, go to salad recipes makes it so much easier.
This sounds tasty I’ve been messing around with some chicken salads to make life easier using dijon mustard as well and the results have been great. Adding this great one to the menu later this week. Summer and Salad just work well together.
The vinaigrette is a super delish one. I need to try it on just a green salad soon, I am sure it will be just as yummy.
Pasta salad can go so many directions and taste wonderful. I don’t like strong onions but the red are usually mild enough they don’t overpower, just enhance. Though I have a cousin who has developed a severe allergy to onions and garlic so I make it without when I take it to gatherings he is at.
Let me know how you like it when you do.
Yes, I love experimenting too, a simple added ingredient can make an old favorite a whole new dish!
This sounds amazing. The vinaigrette makes it a step above the rest! Thanks!
Jane
I love pasta salad ! Don’t put onions in mine and sometimes add other veggies. Yummy!
Yours is very similar.
Can’t wait to try your recipe!
Thank you for this recipe. I also have a similar recipe but I like to try variations, Sometimes a simple change can make all the difference. Bring on the feta!!!!
It is a really good and popular one. A new go to favorite for me.
Yum, sounds delicious! I make one similar, but will be giving your recipe a try. So colorful too! Thanks for sharing with SYC. Hope you get to go visit your friends.
hugs,
Jann
What I especially love about this salad is it keeps well and taste better every day.
Hi, I love salad and this recipe looks like a winner. I saw it on Share Your Cup of Mrs. Olson.
Julie from julieslifestyle.blogspot.com
This is a wonderful salad.