Best Greek Penne Pasta Salad Recipes

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PENNE PASTA SALAD GREEK STYLE



Penne Pasta Salad Greek Style image

Make and share this Penne Pasta Salad Greek Style recipe from Food.com.

Provided by peterjanet72

Categories     Penne

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (450 g) package penne pasta, boiled as per pkg. directions
1/2 green bell pepper, thin sliced
1/2 red bell pepper, thin sliced
1 plum tomato, diced
1/4 cup red onion, thin sliced
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1 lemon, juice and zest of
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 minced garlic clove
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup Greek feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Combine all the dressing ingredients except the cheeses in a bowl and set aside.
  • Combine pasta, peppers , tomato, and onion in another bowl.
  • Pour dressing over pasta mix, add feta and mix well.
  • Top with Parmesan cheese.
  • Cool and refrigerate 4-5 hours to blend the flavours.

GREEK PENNE PASTA SALAD



Greek Penne Pasta Salad image

I saw this salad in the Deli section at the grocery store for $5.99 a pound. My husband loved it, and I decided to make my own. Since then every family picnic we have I am asked to bring this.

Provided by GLENDA VANEVERY

Categories     Pasta Salads

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

16 oz box penne pasta
1 red onion sliced thin and quartered
1 medium green pepper sliced thin and each slice cut in half
2-8 oz containers of crumbled feta cheese
1 pkg grape tomatoes cut in half
2 sm can(s) sliced black olives
2 bottle kraft greek vinegrette salad dressing

Steps:

  • 1. Cook pasta according to package directions until soft, (do not cook el dente) Rinse well with cold water and shake out excess water.
  • 2. Combine all other ingredients, adding cheese last. Add 1 bottle of dressing, and mix well. I put down 2 bottles in the ingredients section, because I always add more then 1 bottle. Chill. Prior to serving stir salad well, to mix dressing at the bottom of the bowl.

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