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THE BEST GREEK PASTA SALAD

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This is the BEST greek pasta salad recipe you will every try! It's full of veggies and coated in a yummy dressing. PERFECT side dish for any occasion!

Provided by Jennifer

Time 16m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 tablespoons kalamata olives, minced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 tablespoons oregano, minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Salt, to taste
Fresh-ground black pepper, to taste
½ cup red wine vinegar
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 cups tri-colored rotini pasta
1 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumbers, chopped
½ cup sliced black olives
1 purple onion sliced

Steps:

Cook rotini according to the package directions. Let cool.
In a small bowl, mix kalamata olives, garlic, oregano, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, red wine vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil.
In a large bowl, add pasta, feta cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, black olives, and onions. Add dressing and toss.
Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Carbohydrate 13 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 11 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 22 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 217 grams sodium, Sugar 2 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams unsaturated fat

GREEK PASTA SALAD

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Chock-full of tomato, red and green pepper and tricolor spirals, this full-flavored Greek pasta salad is as attractive as it is delicious. I add feta cheese and black olives to the medley before coating it with a speedy homemade dressing. -Dawna Waggoner, Minong, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3 cups uncooked tricolor spiral pasta
1 medium tomato, cut into wedges
1 small sweet red pepper, julienned
1 small green pepper, julienned
4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
DRESSING:
2/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
3 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

Cook the pasta according to package direction's rinse in cold water and drain. Place in a large serving bowl; add the tomato, peppers, feta cheese and olives., In a blender, combine the dressing ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. Toss before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 18g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 298mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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

Ingredients

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 TORTELLINI PASTA SALAD

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Quick and easy Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad with zesty Greek lemon dressing, fresh veggies, and hearty tortellini pasta will be your go-to potluck side dish.

Provided by Tiffany

Categories Salad Side Dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1 pound cheese tortellini pasta ((either fresh, or dried - cooked according to package's instructions))
1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
½ red onion (diced)
1 large cucumber (peeled and chopped)
½ cup canned artichoke hearts (roughly chopped)
½ cup kalamata olives ((whole or sliced))
½ cup crumbled feta cheese ((I use reduced fat))
⅓ cup packed fresh basil leaves (finely chopped)
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
black pepper (to taste)
juice of ½ lemon

Steps:

Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar, cover and shake well.
In a large bowl combine tortellini, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, artichoke hearts, olives, feta cheese, and basil. Pour dressing over the top, then toss to combine.
Serve immediately OR cover and refrigerate up to 6 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, Sodium 603 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

Ingredients

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.