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

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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.

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Questions

What can I use instead of feta in Greek Pasta Salad?

The entry for Greek Pasta Salad calls for 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled. In its place: Crumbled queso fresco or ricotta salata is milder but behaves the same. For dairy-free, crumble firm tofu and marinate it in lemon juice and salt.

Can I make Greek Pasta Salad gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Greek Pasta Salad 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.

Is Greek Pasta Salad vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan salad collection.

How many calories are in Greek Pasta Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 340 calories, with 9 g protein, 38 g carbohydrate and 17 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 620 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Greek Pasta Salad keep?

The base of Greek Pasta Salad is rotini, which holds up: it keeps three to four days refrigerated and tastes better after a few hours, once the dressing has soaked in. Hold back a spoonful of dressing to freshen it before serving. It does not freeze.

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