Description
A refreshing and vibrant Greek pasta salad featuring crisp vegetables, feta cheese, and a tangy vinaigrette, perfect for picnics or light meals.
Ingredients
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- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and Kalamata olives.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until well coated.
- Fold in the crumbled feta cheese.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added protein, add grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free version.
- Adjust vegetables to taste, such as adding bell peppers or spinach.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg