Skioufikta Pasta Salad

Name: Skioufikta Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 8 oz skioufikta pasta; 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cup English cucumber, diced; 1/2 cup 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; 1/2 tsp salt

A Cretan pasta salad featuring traditional rolled skioufikta noodles tossed with ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.

25 minEasyServes 4420 cal/serving

GreekSaladStovetopVegetarianMediterraneanNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreePork-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

8 oz skioufikta pasta
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup English cucumber, diced
1/2 cup 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
1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, cook 8 oz skioufikta pasta according to package instructions until al dente, drain, and rinse under cold water.
2

In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 tsp dried oregano, and 1/2 tsp salt.
3

Add 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes, 1 cup diced English cucumber, 1/2 cup halved Kalamata olives, 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion, and the cooled skioufikta pasta to the bowl with dressing and toss to coat.
4

Gently fold in 1 cup crumbled feta cheese and serve.

Questions

Can I make Skioufikta 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 Skioufikta Pasta Salad gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 8 oz skioufikta 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 Skioufikta 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 Skioufikta Pasta Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. 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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