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Easy Greek Pasta Salad Recipe

Easy Greek Pasta Salad Recipe
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4.8 from 28 reviews

This Easy Greek Pasta Salad is a fresh, vibrant, and flavorful dish combining tender rotini pasta with crisp vegetables, salty olives, creamy feta cheese, and a tangy homemade Greek dressing. Perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or as a light meal, this salad is both refreshing and satisfying.

Ingredients

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Pasta

  • 16 ounces rotini (or other medium pasta)

Vegetables & Cheese

  • ¾ English cucumber (diced)
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 bell pepper (red or orange, diced)
  • ½ cup sliced pitted olives
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ⅓ cup diced red onion

Dressing

  • 1 cup Greek dressing
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek dressing, red wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined and smooth.
  2. Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, typically about 8-10 minutes. Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to stop cooking and cool it down.
  3. Combine ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the cooled pasta, diced cucumber, halved grape tomatoes, diced bell pepper, sliced olives, crumbled feta cheese, and diced red onion. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  4. Chill and serve: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. This resting time allows the flavors to meld together beautifully. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Notes

  • For best flavor, refrigerate the salad overnight before serving.
  • Use gluten-free pasta to make this dish gluten-free.
  • Add chopped fresh herbs like parsley or dill for extra freshness.
  • Can be made vegan by omitting feta or using a dairy-free cheese alternative.
  • Adjust salt and pepper according to taste, as feta and olives add natural saltiness.

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Keywords: Greek pasta salad, easy pasta salad, Mediterranean salad, rotini salad, feta cheese salad, summer pasta salad

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