Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Greek Pasta Salad, a perfect dish for potlucks, summer cookouts, or a refreshing light dinner. Bursting with crunchy vegetables, tender bowtie pasta, and a zesty homemade dressing, this Mediterranean-inspired salad is not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough to serve as a side or main dish. With its delightful combination of fresh ingredients like feta cheese and Kalamata olives, each bite promises a taste of Greece that everyone will love. Ideal for meal prep, this salad can be made ahead of time and enjoyed throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces bowtie pasta
- 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes
- 1 seedless cucumber
- 1 bell pepper
- 1/2 small red onion
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
- 2/3 cup feta cheese
- Fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon dried mint
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Chop the tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and onion. Combine in a large bowl with olives.
- In a jar with a lid, mix olive oil, water, vinegar, lemon juice, honey, dijon mustard, garlic, oregano, dill, mint, salt, and pepper. Shake well.
- Add cooled pasta to the vegetable mixture along with feta and parsley.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg