Best Lite Greek Pasta Salad Recipes

GREEK PASTA SALAD

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This Greek Pasta Salad is light and fresh, loaded with garden tomatoes, bell peppers and cucumbers tossed in a homemade Greek dressing with Kalamata olives and Feta cheese. Perfect for summer parties or potlucks!

Provided by Gina

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp kosher salt
16 oz pasta (rotini, cavatappi or bow ties) (wheat or gluten-free)
1/2 cup halved pitted kalamata olives, plus 2 tablespoons brine
1/3 cup red onion, diced
3 cups (from 1 large) English cucumber, diced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 orange bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup feta cheese, cubed
fresh oregano (optional garnish)

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions for al dente, adding an extra minute.
Drain and rinse under cold water, drain.
Meanwhile, In a large bowl, combine the dressing ingredients.
Add the olives, red onion and brine from the olives and mix to combine.
Stir in the pasta with the cucumber, tomatoes and bell pepper and toss well. Add the cheese just before ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 176 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Sodium 164 mg, Fiber 1.5 g, Sugar 2 g

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

LIGHT GREEK PASTA SALAD

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Light Greek Pasta Salad a fresh, flavorful pasta salad that is perfect for lunch, dinner, potlucks, or BBQs! Great as a main dish OR a side dish!

Provided by Echo Blickenstaff

Categories Salad

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

12 oz. penne pasta (2 cups uncooked)
2 medium cucumbers (seeded and chopped)
1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes (cut in half)
3/4 cup pitted Greek Kalamata olives (cut in half)
1/2 red onion (sliced)
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves (chopped)
1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp honey
1 tsp lemon peel (grated)

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions.
In a small bowl, combine all of the dressing ingredients and mix well. Set aside.
Drain pasta and rinse well with cold water.
Add cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, red onion, and mint leaves to the pasta.
Pour dressing over the pasta and vegetables and gently mix. Sprinkle with feta cheese.
Refrigerating for at least 1 hour before serving will really bring out the flavors in the salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543 kcal, Carbohydrate 84 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Sodium 701 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 17 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LITE GREEK PASTA SALAD

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I make things really, really simple in the summer months. I mean....who wants to cook in all that heat (and I have AC!!) This is a very simple salad....not heavy in the dressing department, but with a nice clean lemony taste. I serve this with a grilled meat or fish and fresh fruit for dessert. Freshly cooked tuna, prawns or cooked chicken can be added for a more substantial meal

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 cups bow tie pasta, uncooked (or any other pasta)
1 1/2 cups cucumbers, chopped
3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup red onion, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup kalamata olive, sliced
12 cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
2 -4 garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a pot of boiling water, cook pasta. Drain and rinse under cold water. Drain; place in a large bowl.
While pasta is cooking. Chop up the cucumber, feta cheese, red onion, olives and cherry tomatoes. Add the pepper.
Dressing: In a small jar with lid, combine lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Shake well to incorporate.
Add to salad and combine. Chill for 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.6, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 49, Sodium 463.5, Carbohydrate 37.6, Fiber 3, Sugar 4.8, Protein 10.9

GREEK PASTA SALAD

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

Provided by Chef Glaucia

Categories Greek

Time 30m

Yield 12 , 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 cups bow tie pasta, uncooked
2 cups cheese, cubed (I use feta, cheddar and mozzarella cheeses)
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups garbanzo beans, canned, drained
1 cup Greek salad dressing (I use Kraft)
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
8 ounces greens (spring mix greens)