An Easy Greek Pasta Salad recipe with cherry tomatoes, artichokes, olives, red onion, cucumber, feta and a homemade dressing! This cold pasta salad is an awesome summer side dish recipe to take to your next party – I guarantee it will be the first dish to go!
This Greek Pasta Salad goes great with Greek Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Tzatziki. If you’re looking for a slightly different twist on a cold Greek pasta salad, check out this Greek Tortellini Salad.
With the kids home this summer large quantities of food that can be made in no time is a MUST!
I’m normally not a fan of pasta salad. Something about it always grossed me out. It may be because all I think about is my moms tuna salad … sorry mom! It was a big bowl of shell noodles tossed with mayo, canned tuna fish, celery (which is a vegetable I still despise to this day), and sweet peas…. served cold.
That was the pasta salad I grew up with. Yuck!
Homemade Pasta Salad Dressing
These days pasta salads come in all shapes and sizes, but the common denominator is usually a base of Mayonaisse or greek yogurt (if you want to make it healthy). There is something about a cold creamy pasta salad that just kinda grosses me out.
Call me weird!?
I’d much rather had a vinaigrette as a base then something creamy. So that is exactly what you have in this Greek Pasta Salad Recipe today, a simple 5 ingredient Greek Vinaigrette!
Everything about this Pasta Salad is light and refreshing!
It’s filled with all my favorite mediterranean veggies – kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and roasted red peppers. Then it’s topped with the homemade vinaigrette and of COURSE some feta cheese!
You’re going to love everything about this Greek Pasta Salad and so are your kids!
How Long Does This Pasta Salad Take To Make?
Not only is this a great salad to have on hand during a busy week with the kiddos but it would make a great side dish foryour next backyard BBQ party! Why?
Because it whips up in just under 20 minutes and feeds a crowd!
Can’t wait to hear what you think my friends! Bon Appetit!
Greek Pasta Salad recipe with tomatoes, artichokes, olives, red onion, cucumber, feta & a homemade dressing! This cold pasta salad makes a great side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
1 roasted red pepper, finely diced
1 cup diced artichoke hearts (from a can)
1 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 1/2 cup diced cucumbers
1/2 cup sliced red onion
1 cup halved kalamata olives
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 lb. mini farfelle pasta (bowtie pasta)
1/4 cup fresh basil, chiffoned
Greek Dressing:
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons dry oregano
salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water. Put in a large bowl.
To the large bowl add, roasted red pepper, artichoke hearts, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, kalamata olives, and feta cheese.
In a small bowl, add red wine vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Whisk until emulsified. (there is no more vinegar and oil separation)
Pour dressing over the pasta, add fresh basil and mix everything together so noodles are coated and ingredients are mixed.
Serve pasta salad cold!
Keywords: cold pasta salad, pasta salad recipe, greek pasta salad, healthy pasta salad, greek recipes, summer recipes, side dish recipe, how to make pasta salad
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30 Minute Meals
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Vegetarian
IF YOU MAKE THIS PASTA SALAD RECIPE, BE SURE TO SNAP A PIC AND HASHTAG IT #JOYFULHEALTHYEATS. I LOVE SEEING WHAT YOU MAKE!
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Pasta salad that's still shivering from the fridge is more firm (often unpleasantly so), and the flavors of the sauce are too subdued; fats are also more prone to congealing. It's much better to serve the pasta at room temperature, which helps the pasta have a more appealing texture and lets the flavors loose.
A traditional Greek salad consists of sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, green bell pepper, red onion, olives, and feta cheese. This classic combination is delicious, so I stick to it, just adding a handful of mint leaves for a fresh finishing touch.
If you're making a dish that will be served chilled or at room temp—think cold soba, rice noodles, pasta salad—you do want to rinse so that you get toothsome (sorry) individual strands rather than one big gummy clump. Certain types of noodles benefit from a rinse in almost all applications.
Hold cold foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or less and check the temperature every four hours. If the temperature of the food at four hours is greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, the food must be discarded.
Mistake: Using dressings that are too vinegar-forward on cold pasta leave sour, acerbic tastes on the tongue. Though heavenly on my Simple Italian Salad, vinegar in salad level amounts is jarring on cold pasta!
The simple solution? After draining, dunk the strainer of pasta into an ice bath (equal parts ice and water in a large bowl) and get it cold fast. Mix and chill before serving. Pasta salad get better as it rests, so for the best pasta salad, all you have to do is mix and chill the salad for at least 30 minutes.
You can cook your noodles hours before serving time. All you need is some olive oil, a large Ziploc bag, and your favorite pasta. When you host a dinner party, timing is everything. Serving a few dishes that require different ingredients and techniques can make for a stressful night of cooking.
Things like fresh lettuce or cherry tomatoes will release water into the salad and make your delicious pasta salad become soggy. What is this? For the most part, pasta salad will last between 4 to 7 days if you store it correctly. Always use sealed containers or freezer-quality storage bags.
The pasta, vegetables, and cheeses get time to absorb the dressing and take on additional flavor. They absorb the seasoning from the dressing, ensuring every bite is as flavorful as possible.
Greek dressing is a simple mixture of olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, Dijon mustard, and oregano. I add fresh lemon juice to give the dressing some brightness and a touch of honey to balance out the flavors.
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