Best 7 Best Greek Pasta Salad Recipes

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Are you in the mood for a flavorful and refreshing dish that transports you to the vibrant streets of Greece? Look no further than the best Greek pasta salad! This delectable dish is not only easy to make but also packed with the authentic tastes of the Mediterranean. With its vibrant mix of colorful vegetables, fragrant herbs, tangy dressing, and perfectly cooked pasta, this Greek pasta salad is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Let's dive into the world of Greek flavors and uncover the secrets of crafting the ultimate Greek pasta salad experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

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

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 WITH FETA AND OLIVES



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Tomato, cucumber, feta, olives and pasta are tossed with an oregano vinaigrette for a filling Greek-style salad.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 small shallot, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
8 ounces dried ziti
1 cup chopped cucumber
1/2 cup crumbled feta
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, chopped
2 medium vine-ripe tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, shallot, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
  • Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; add to the bowl with the dressing.
  • Add the cucumber, feta, parsley, olives and tomatoes to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.

EASY GREEK PASTA SALAD



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My mother-in-law gave me this great recipe, and I have made it many times. I've taken it to church picnics and potlucks, and someone always asks for the recipe. -Laura Freeman, Ruffin, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1/2 cup cubed cooked turkey or chicken
1 can (3.8 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a serving bowl, combine the pasta, turkey, olives, peppers and feta cheese. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts :

GREEK PASTA SALAD



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For a fresh idea with pasta, try Greek salad

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Pasta, Side dish, Snack, Supper

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 6

300g fusilli pasta spirals - or you can use farfalle (butterflies) or penne (quill tubes)
225g bag prepared fresh baby spinach
250g punnet cherry tomatoes , halved
100g black olive (we bought kalamata from the deli counter)
200g feta cheese , broken into rough chunks
3 tbsp olive oil

Steps:

  • Tip the fusilli into a large pan of boiling salted water and boil for 10 minutes. Throw in the spinach, stir well and boil for another 2 minutes. Drain into a colander or sieve and leave to drip-dry.
  • Tip the tomatoes, olives and feta into a big bowl, grind lots of black pepper over and then drizzle with the olive oil.
  • Toss in the drained pasta and spinach, and let everyone help themselves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 37 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 18 grams protein, Sodium 3.48 milligram of sodium

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

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 16m

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Tips for Making the Best Greek Pasta Salad

- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the salad. - Cook the pasta al dente, so that it has a slight bite to it. - Use a variety of vegetables in the salad, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, and olives. - Add some feta cheese and Kalamata olives for a classic Greek flavor. - Dress the salad with a simple vinaigrette made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, and oregano. - Let the salad chill for at least 30 minutes before serving, so that the flavors have time to meld.

Conclusion

Greek pasta salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer potluck or picnic. It is also a healthy and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its vibrant colors and delicious flavors, Greek pasta salad is a surefire hit at any gathering. So next time you are looking for a light and refreshing meal, give this Greek pasta salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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