An invigorating blend of flavors and textures, Greek pasta salad with shrimp, zucchini, tomatoes, and feta is a delicious and vibrant dish that's perfect for potlucks, picnics, or light meals. With a base of cooked pasta, tender shrimp, crisp zucchini, juicy tomatoes, and crumbled feta cheese, this refreshing salad is a symphony of Mediterranean flavors. A tangy and aromatic dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, herbs, and spices brings all the elements together, creating a delightful balance of savory, sweet, and tangy notes.
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GREEK PASTA SALAD WITH SHRIMP, TOMATOES, ZUCCHINI, PEPPERS, AND FETA
The ideal outdoor meal: this colorful main-course pasta salad chock-full of protein, vegetables and bold flavorings. For fresh flavor and peak texture, toss the salad right before serving. Pack the dressing in a jar and the salad ingredients in a gallon-sized zipper bag. When ready to serve, drizzle on the dressing, close the bag and squeeze it all over until the dressing completely coats the salad. Pour into a serving bowl.
Provided by Ben S.
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Zucchini Salad Recipes
Time 1h22m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- To make the vinaigrette, whisk together the rice wine vinegar, mustard, garlic, pinch of salt, and pepper; slowly pour in 2/3 cup olive oil, whisking constantly. Pour into a jar with a tight-fitting lid to transport it to the picnic.
- Adjust oven rack to highest position and turn broiler on high. Toss zucchini and bell pepper with 2 tablespoons olive oil and salt and pepper to taste, and arrange on a large baking sheet with sides. Broil until spotty brown, 8 to 10 minutes, turning zucchini slices and pepper halves once. Set aside in a large bowl to cool, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Bring 1 gallon of water and 2 tablespoons of salt to boil. Add pasta; boil using package times, until just tender. Drain thoroughly (do not rinse) and dump onto the baking sheet. Set aside to cool.
- Put vegetables, pasta and remaining ingredients (except dressing) in the bowl or a gallon-sized zipper bag (can be refrigerated for several hours). When ready to serve, add dressing; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 802.3 calories, Carbohydrate 65.8 g, Cholesterol 184.9 mg, Fat 45.7 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 33.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 3397.5 mg, Sugar 6.1 g
GREEK PASTA SALAD WITH SHRIMP, ZUCCHINI, TOMATOES AND FETA
If you love Greek food then you might want to give this recipe a try, this is not your average everyday salad the zucchini, eggplant and bell peppers are broiled firstly, you may adjust the veggie amounts slightly or double the complete recipe, to save some time you can broil the zucchini and bell pepper and cook the pasta shells up to a day ahead, you may omit the eggplant and use two zucchini if desired
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Vegetable
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the vinaigrette; in a blender process vinegar with mustard, garlic and salt for about 5 seconds.
- Slowly drizzle in the oil until blended.
- Add in honey or sugar if desired, then season with black pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Adjust oven rack to the top position.
- Place the zucchini slices, yellow bell pepper halves and cubed eggplant onto a greased baking sheet.
- Drizzle the oil over veggies and and toss with hands to coat.
- Lightly season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Broil for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned, turning over once.
- Cool then cut into bite-size pieces; place into a large bowl (DO NOT clean the baking sheet, you will cool the cooked pasta on it).
- Boil the pasta shells in a large pot of boiling salted water until just al dente; drain but DO NOT rinse; spread onto the baking sheet that you broiled the veggies on; set aside and cool.
- Place the cooled pasta into the bowl that has the cooked chopped zucchini and bell peppers in, then add in cooked shrimp, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, red onion and dried oregano; toss well to combine.
- Season with lots black pepper.
- At this point you may add in the dressing; toss to combine then season with salt and pepper, or you may add in the dressing before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 736, Fat 36.9, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 137.4, Sodium 655.5, Carbohydrate 70.9, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 7.1, Protein 31.4
TOMATO FETA PASTA SALAD
Steps:
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water with a splash of oil to keep it from sticking together. Boil for 12 minutes, or according to the directions on the package. Drain well and allow to cool. Place the pasta in a bowl and add the tomatoes, olives, feta and chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
- For the dressing, combine the sun-dried tomatoes, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, capers, salt and pepper in a food processor until almost smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta, sprinkle with the Parmesan and parsley, and toss well.
SHRIMP, TOMATO AND FETA SALAD
Provided by Anne Burrell
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Coat a large saute pan with olive oil. Add 2 cloves garlic and a pinch crushed red pepper and bring to a high heat. When the garlic is golden brown and very aromatic, remove it from the pan and discard. Add the shrimp to the pan, sprinkle with salt and saute until the shrimp have turned pink and opaque, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool. When the shrimp have cooled, cut them in half lengthwise and reserve.
- Toss together the tomatoes, feta, cucumbers and onions. Smash and finely chop the remaining 2 cloves garlic and add it to the veggies. Add the oregano and a pinch of crushed red pepper. Add in the shrimp and toss to combine. Dress the salad with the vinegar and olive oil and season with salt. Let sit for at least 30 minutes before eating.
- Mmmmmm...salad!
GRILLED SHRIMP, ZUCCHINI, AND TOMATOES WITH FETA
This summery, Greek-inspired dinner comes together in a snap with the help of a grill basket.
Provided by Anna Stockwell
Categories Summer Dinner Grill Grill/Barbecue Shrimp Zucchini Tomato Feta Oregano Quick & Easy Quick and Healthy
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Prepare a grill for high heat. Whisk garlic, oregano, salt, red pepper, and 2 Tbsp. oil in a large bowl. Add shrimp, zucchini, and tomatoes and toss to coat.
- Brush wires of grill basket with oil, then add shrimp mixture. Arrange in an even layer and close basket. Place grill basket on grill and cook, turning often, until shrimp is fully cooked through and zucchini and tomatoes are lightly charred, about 6 minutes.
- Meanwhile, grill pita just until warm and toasted.
- Transfer shrimp mixture to a large bowl and toss until coated with tomato juices. Divide among plates and top with feta. Serve with pita alongside.
GREEK PASTA SALAD WITH SHRIMP AND OLIVES
Steps:
- Mix first 10 ingredients in large bowl. Add linguine and shrimp and toss to blend. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 30 minutes ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
GREEK PASTA SALAD
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
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 STYLE PASTA WITH SHRIMP AND FETA
Make and share this Greek Style Pasta With Shrimp and Feta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Papa D 1946-2012
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Cut onion into thin slices and mince garlic cloves.
- In a large skillet, warm the olive oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the mixture is golden, about 5 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, oregano, basil and pepper, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat , breaking up the tomatoes with a spoon. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, while you cook the pasta and prepare the shrimp.
- Add the pasta to the boiloing water and cook until al dente 10 to 12 minutes, or according to package directions .
- Shell and devein the shrimp.
- Uncover the sauce and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Add the olives and half the feta cheese and stir to combine.
- Drain the pasta and serve topped with the shrimp and sauce. Garnish each serving with remaining feta cheese.
GREEK PASTA SALAD
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
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.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh shrimp, zucchini, tomatoes, and feta cheese are essential.
- Cook the shrimp until they are just opaque. Overcooked shrimp will be tough and rubbery.
- Use a variety of colors of tomatoes for a more visually appealing salad.
- Feta cheese can be crumbled or cubed. If you are using cubed feta, cut it into small pieces so that it will evenly distribute throughout the salad.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten the flavors of the salad.
- Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later. The flavors will meld together and develop over time.
Conclusion:
Greek pasta salad with shrimp, zucchini, tomatoes, and feta cheese is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. With its vibrant colors and flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck.
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