Wondering what’s for lunch? This easy Greek salad inspired pasta dish is the perfect solution! Also great for summer parties, served as a side dish or for right now!
I love the combination of briney Kalamata olives & feta cheese with the sweet cherry tomatoes and peppers – tastes like summer! ☀️
This recipe is inspired by the brilliant Gina Homolka, creator/author of Skinny Taste blog and cookbooks. I absolutely love her recipes! Check her out!
Greek Pasta Salad
May 29, 2020
: 4
: 15 min
: 10 min
: 30 min
: Easy
A light pasta salad loaded with summer veggies, Kalamata olives & feta in a homemade Greek dressing - perfect for summer lunches!
Ingredients
- Dressing:
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 16 oz. pasta (rotini, cavatappi or bow ties) wheat or gluten-free
- 1/2 cup halved pitted Kalamata olives - plus 2 tbsp of brine
- 1/3 cup red onion - diced
- 3 cups diced English cucumber (1 large cucumber)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes - halved
- 1 orange bell pepper - diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese - cubed or crumbles
Directions
- Step 1 Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook pasta according to package directions. Drain & rinse under cold water and drain again.
- Step 2 Meanwhile, whisk together the dressing ingredients in a large bowl.
- Step 3 Add the olives, red onion & brine from the olives – mix to combine.
- Step 4 Finally, add pasta, cucumber, tomatoes & bell pepper and toss well. Top with feta cheese just before serving.
