Best 5 Jen Dales Greek Pasta Salad Recipes

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"Jen Dales Greek Pasta Salad" is a tantalizing dish that combines the vibrant flavors of Greek cuisine with the convenience of a pasta salad. This flavorful salad, perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a refreshing summer lunch, offers a delightful blend of fresh ingredients and tangy dressing. The key to achieving the perfect "Jen Dales Greek Pasta Salad" lies in selecting the right ingredients and balancing the flavors harmoniously. With its colorful array of vegetables, succulent feta cheese, and zesty dressing, this recipe promises an explosion of taste in every bite.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

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

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

GREEK PASTA SALAD RECIPE



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If you are looking for a twist on your classic pasta salad, go Greek with this sprightly Greek pasta salad recipe! Go ahead, taste all the earthy flavours that characterize the Greek cuisine in one simple dish!

Provided by Eli K. Giannopoulos

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

350g fusilli pasta (13 oz.)
2 tomatoes, cut into wedges or 18 cherry tomatoes, cut into halves
1 red onion, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 cucumber, sliced into half moons
16 Kalamata olives
250g feta cheese, crumbled (8.5 oz.)
2 tbsps chopped parsley
4 and 1/2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
1 and 1/2 tbsps lemon juice
1 tsp dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • To prepare this super easy Greek pasta salad recipe, start by cooking the pasta. Boil the pasta according to package instructions and drain. Set aside to cool down for a while.
  • In the meantime prepare your vegetables for the Greek pasta salad. Wash thoroughly and strain the vegetables. Cut the tomatoes into wedges, the cucumber into half moons, slice the pepper and the red onion. Place all the vegetables in a large salad bowl and add the pasta, the olives and feta cheese. Garnish with chopped parsley and mix everything together so that all the wonderful flavours mix.
  • To prepare the dressing for the Greek pasta salad add all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine.
  • Pour the dressing over the Greek pasta salad and toss to coat. Taste and adjust the seasoning according to preference.
  • Prepare this Greek pasta salad recipe a few hours before serving to allow the flavours to mingle and develop and it will certainly reward you.
  • Divide the Greek pasta salad among individual serving plates and serve cold. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 portion, Calories 347kcal, Sugar 5.3g, Sodium 707.4mg, Fat 16.3g, SaturatedFat 6.1g, UnsaturatedFat 9.3g, TransFat 0g, Carbohydrate 40.3g, Fiber 3.1g, Protein 11.2g, Cholesterol 27.8mg

JEN & DALE'S GREEK PASTA SALAD



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Categories     Pasta     Tomato     Side     No-Cook     Vegetarian

Yield you can adjust the serving size to your liking.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Pasta - any kind, bite sized is preferable
Tomatoes - cherry work the best, but can use roma as well
Greek olives - pitted
Fresh Basil - torn into small pieces
Garlic - chopped and fresh is best
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Feta Cheese - crumbled
Optional:
Onions - chopped

Steps:

  • Cut up tomatoes (halve cherry, chop roma). Pit olives and slice or chop. Tear basil leaves. Chop onions (optional. Place these ingredients into a bowl, mix together, cover, and put in refrigerator. Put oil and garlic in a saute pan and cook until slightly yellow. Transfer to bowl with other ingredients. (These ingredients should remain refrigerated until you combine the pasta and cheese with them.) Cook pasta until al dente (about 12 minutes). Drain. Transfer to serving bowl and add some olive oil and the feta cheese. Toss to coat and melt the feta a little. Add the refrigerated bowl of ingredients. Serve.

KALE PASTA SALAD



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Great side dish! Or, add shrimp and make this kale pasta salad a complete meal. Loaded with your favorite veggies and plenty of flavor, too.

Provided by Allrecipes

Categories     Pasta Salad

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain pasta well.
  • Combine pasta, kale, carrots, cherry tomatoes, olives, cucumber, bell pepper, and shallot in a bowl. Stir together Greek dressing and mayo in a bowl and drizzle over salad. Mix until well combined.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.
  • Choose a good quality feta cheese that is not too salty.
  • If you don't have any fresh basil, you can use dried basil, but use less since it is more concentrated.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the salad, such as cucumber, bell pepper, or zucchini.
  • If you want a more substantial salad, you can add some grilled chicken or shrimp.
  • Serve the salad immediately, or chill it for a few hours before serving.

Conclusion:

Greek pasta salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for summer potlucks, picnics, or barbecues. It is also a healthy and satisfying meal that can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this Greek pasta salad a try.

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