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Skioufikta Pasta Salad

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

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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. 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. 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. 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. 4

    Gently fold in 1 cup crumbled feta cheese and serve.

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Questions

Why fold instead of stir in Skioufikta Pasta Salad?

Step 4 reads: "Gently fold in 1 cup crumbled feta cheese and serve." Folding keeps the air you just beat in. Stirring at step 4 would knock it out and the result would come out dense.

Is there a substitute for feta in Skioufikta Pasta Salad?

The entry for Skioufikta 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 Skioufikta Pasta Salad gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Skioufikta Pasta Salad 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.

Is Skioufikta 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 do I store and reheat Skioufikta Pasta Salad?

The base of Skioufikta Pasta Salad is pasta, 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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