Best Fresh Greek Pasta Salad Recipes

FRESH GREEK PASTA SALAD

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The fresh herbs, vegetables, and olives that characterize Greek cuisine are tossed with pasta in this springy salad.

Provided by AZPARZYCH

Categories Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

12 ounces mostaccioli pasta (about 4 cups uncooked) or 12 ounces penne (about 4 cups uncooked)
2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 medium cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced
4 green onions, sliced
1/3 cup kalamata olive, pitted and halved
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
2 tablespoons fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon anchovy paste (optional)
4 -6 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
fresh oregano leaves (to garnish)

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain in a colander. Rinse with cold water; drain again.
In a large bowl toss together the cooked pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, and olive.
In a screw-top jar combine the olive oil, lemon juice, basil, the 2 tablespoons oregano, anchovy paste (if using), garlic, salt, and pepper. Cover and shake well. Drizzle over past mixture; toss to coat.
Cover and chill in refrigerator for as least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
To serve, add feta cheese; toss. Sprinkle fresh oregano leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.8, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 11.1, Sodium 220.1, Carbohydrate 25.5, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.7, Protein 6.1

GREEK FRESH PASTA SALAD

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Fresh Greek pasta salad recipe is the perfect summer salad for picnics, BBQs, or potlucks. It's flavorful and healthy! Dairy Free, Vegan easy recipe

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

Pasta Ingredients
12 oz Bow Tie Pasta
1/2 tsp salt
1 Teaspoon Oil
water for boiling
Salad Ingredients :
2 cups (5 oz) grape tomatoes halved
4 cups of packed baby spinach
1 cup Calamata Olives - pitted and sliced
1 cup artichoke hearts ( if using can, rinse and drain the liquid)
1 can of Chickpeas ( Garbanzo Beans)- rinse and drain the liquid
1 cup favorite Greek Salad dressing
3-4 sprig of fresh parsley leaves roughly chopped for garnish
Fresh ground black pepper and red chili flakes (optional )

Steps:

Boil the bow tie pasta with the salt and oil in the water according to the package until al dente. While the pasta is happening, rinse and drain all canned ingredients. Chop the vegetables. After the pasta is finished, rinse it under cold tap water. Drain well. In a large bowl, toss together the pasta, all the veggies and chickpeas. Pour dressing over. Mix well. Set aside for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Serve at room temperature. Garnish with fresh parsley leaves and fresh cracked black pepper and red chili flakes . Bon appetite!!

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