Greek Pasta Salad

Name: Greek Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 8 oz rotini pasta; 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cup English cucumber, diced; 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved; 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced; 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1 tsp dried oregano

A crisp pasta salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, and feta tossed in a herb vinaigrette.

25 minEasyServes 6340 cal/serving

GreekSaladStovetopVegetarianMediterraneanNut-FreeEgg-FreePork-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

8 oz rotini pasta
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup English cucumber, diced
1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp dried oregano

Instructions

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook 8 oz rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente.
2

Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water until cooled completely.
3

In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, and 1 tsp dried oregano.
4

In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes, 1 cup diced English cucumber, 1/2 cup halved pitted Kalamata olives, and 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion.
5

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
6

Fold in 1 cup crumbled feta cheese and serve chilled.

Questions

Can I make Greek Pasta Salad dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Greek Pasta Salad gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 8 oz rotini pasta. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Greek Pasta Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Greek Pasta Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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