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GREEK PASTA SALAD WITH RED WINE VINAIGRETTE



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Skip the store-bought pasta salad and whip up a homemade version with this crowd-pleasing recipe for Greek pasta salad.

Provided by Kelly Senyei

Time 3h10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 cups uncooked pasta, such as penne or rotini
2/3 cup sliced red onions
15 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup diced cucumbers
3/4 cup sliced olives
3/4 cup diced green peppers
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook it until al dente. Strain the pasta and transfer it to a large bowl to cool slightly. While the pasta cools, make the dressing.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together all of the dressing ingredients, except for the olive oil. While whisking, stream in the olive oil. Season the dressing with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Add the red onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, green peppers and feta cheese to the bowl with the pasta.
  • Pour the dressing over the pasta, tossing to combine, then cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least 3 hours and up to overnight. When ready to serve, toss the pasta salad again and enjoy cold or at room temperature.
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Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Sodium 412 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GREEK PASTA SALAD



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Great summer pasta salad.

Provided by Danielle Laroche

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 3h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups penne pasta
¼ cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste
⅔ cup extra-virgin olive oil
10 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 small red onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
½ cucumber, sliced
½ cup sliced black olives
½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the penne, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Rinse with cold water and drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  • Whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Set aside. Combine pasta, tomatoes, onion, green and red peppers, cucumber, olives, and feta cheese in a large bowl. Pour vinaigrette over the pasta and mix together. Cover and chill for 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19.3 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fat 23.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 258.1 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

GREEK PASTA SALAD



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All the flavors of classic Greek salad in a picnic-ready pasta salad! We've got kalamata olives, tomatoes, cucumber, and feta cheese, all tossed with pasta and a lemony dressing. This salad is easy to make ahead and pack up for your next backyard party.

Provided by Sabrina Modelle

Categories     Salad     Side Dish     Make-ahead

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

For the lemon olive oil dressing:
1/3 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice (from 2 to 3 lemons)
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon fresh oregano (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
For the pasta salad:
1 pound rotini pasta, or other pasta shape of your choice
1/2 small red onion, quartered and thinly sliced
1 red pepper, finely diced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
1/2 cup crumbled feta
1 cucumber, quartered and sliced
1/4 cup parsley, roughly chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta and drain: Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook pasta until al dente. Immediately rinse in cold water until the pasta is cool to the touch.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 kcal, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 249 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 12 g, ServingSize 8 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

GREEK PASTA SALAD



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Pasta salad in general is a summer staple, but this Greek pasta salad will be your new favorite. It's packed with veggies, just like a traditional Greek salad.

Categories     side dish

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 16-ounce box bow tie pasta
1/2 c. olive oil
1/3 c. red wine vinegar
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. ground black pepper
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 pt. grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 c. chopped red onion
1 1/2 c. chopped cucumber
1 c. pitted kalamata olives, chopped
1/4 c. capers, drained (optional)
1/2 c. chopped fresh herbs, such as mint, dill or parsley
1/2 c. crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and let cool.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano. Add the tomatoes and red onions, and let sit for 10 minutes. Add the cooled pasta, cucumbers, olives, capers, and herbs. Mix well to combine and dress the pasta.
  • Top with crumbled feta cheese.

GREEK SALAD



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Try Ina Garten's fresh Greek Salad recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network for a colorful veggie dish that's studded with salty olives and feta cheese.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, seeded, and sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 red bell pepper, large-diced
1 yellow bell pepper, large-diced
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 red onion, sliced in half-rounds
1/2 pound feta cheese, 1/2-inch diced (not crumbled)
1/2 cup calamata olives, pitted
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup good red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup good olive oil

Steps:

  • Place the cucumber, peppers, tomatoes and red onion in a large bowl.
  • For the vinaigrette, whisk together the garlic, oregano, mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Still whisking, slowly add the olive oil to make an emulsion. Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetables. Add the feta and olives and toss lightly. Set aside for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Serve at room temperature.

GREEK-STYLE PASTA SALAD



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Perfect for a potluck, this pairing of rotini, salami, olives and more has mass appeal.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
3 cups uncooked rotini pasta (8 oz)
4 oz hard salami slices, quartered
1 medium cucumber, seeded, cut into chunks (1 1/4 cups)
1 small green bell pepper, cut into thin bite-sized strips
1 small red bell pepper, cut into thin bite-sized strips
2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges, then cut in half
1/2 cup sliced kalamata or other Greek olives
1/4 cup sliced fresh basil leaves or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
6 oz feta cheese, crumbled (1 1/2 cups)

Steps:

  • In blender or food processor bowl, place all dressing ingredients. Cover; blend on medium speed about 20 seconds or until smooth; set aside.
  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain.
  • In 4-quart bowl, place pasta and remaining salad ingredients. Add dressing; toss gently. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 710 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

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