Best 7 Kellys Greek Pasta Salad Recipes

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"Kelly's Greek pasta salad" is an irresistible dish that captivates taste buds with its vibrant flavors and textures. Originating from the culinary traditions of Greece, this colorful salad combines delectable ingredients like succulent tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, tangy feta cheese, and aromatic herbs, all tossed in a refreshing lemon-oregano vinaigrette. Each bite offers an explosion of flavors that transport you to the sun-kissed shores of Greece, making it a perfect side dish for summer gatherings, potlucks, or as a light and satisfying meal on a warm afternoon.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

GREEK TORTELLINI SALAD



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If big, bold salads centered around cheesy carbs are your thing, then this tortellini salad inspired by Greek flavors will become your new best friend. The salad can be served warm, at room temperature or chilled, and it's best when made a day (or even two) in advance so the flavors get a chance to really join forces. Ready to make it a meal? Fold in shredded rotisserie chicken and you'll have a guaranteed dinner winner.

Provided by Kelly Senyei

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Kosher salt
One 20-ounce package refrigerated tortellini (any variety)
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup diced red onion
2/3 cup diced cucumbers
2/3 cup diced green bell peppers
1/3 cup sliced pitted kalamata olives
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • For the pasta salad: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl.
  • Add the remaining salad ingredients and toss to combine. Set aside.
  • For the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, garlic, oregano and sugar. Drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously until the dressing is well blended.
  • Add the dressing to the pasta salad and toss to combine. Serve right away or refrigerate for up to 2 days and serve cold or at room temperature.

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

KELLY'S GREEK PASTA SALAD



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Categories     Basil     Cheese     Mushroom     Pasta     Tomato

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces rotini pasta
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
3 cups mushrooms, sliced
15 cherry tomatoes, halved
3/4 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup green onions, chopped
1 can (14 ounce) black olives, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Mix together cooked pasta, olive oil, vinegar, garlic powder, basil, oregano, mushrooms, tomatoes, Feta cheese, green onions and olives.
  • Cover and chill for at least 2 hours. Serve cold.

KELLY'S BLT CLUB PASTA SALAD



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One of my favorites! I've always put swiss cheese and turkey in mine, really makes it extra special!

Provided by Wildflour

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 lb thick lean platter bacon
4 slices deli turkey, julienned
1/2 head lettuce, chopped coarse
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
4 -6 ounces swiss cheese, cubed or julienned
1 -2 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 (1 lb) box mostaccioli noodles, cooked and drained
1 lemon
Miracle Whip or mayonnaise
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cut bacon into 1" pices, cook til crisp, drain on paper towels.
  • In large bowl combine lettuce, tomatoes, swiss cheese, onion, and noodles.
  • Add enough Miracle Whip to coat nicely.
  • Add zest of half a lemon.
  • Add juice of half to whole lemon.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Gently fold all til well combined.
  • *You can sub green onions if you prefer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 565.1, Fat 24.2, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 53.5, Sodium 593.7, Carbohydrate 63.3, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 4.9, Protein 22.9

KITTENCAL'S CREAMY GREEK-STYLE PASTA SALAD



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If you are a lover of Greek salad and Greek food then you are certain to enjoy this --- once you make this a few times you will most likely need to play around with the dressing ingredient to suit taste, I have listed 1/3 cup mayonnaise to be added to the dressing you may need to adjust the mayonnaise amount to desired creaminess after the salad is mixed --- plan ahead this salad needs to chill for at least 4 hours before serving

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Vegetable

Time 4h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 lb dry rotini pasta
1 small cucumber (peeled, seeded and chopped)
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 small red onion, chopped (or use 5-6 green onion, chopped)
1/2 cup sliced kalamata olive
1 1/2 cups cubed feta cheese (you will need more for the dressing)
salt (to taste)
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
1 fresh garlic clove (or use 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons dried oregano (or use 2 teaspoons Greek seasoning in place of oregano and basil)
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon sugar
1/3 cup mayonnaise (more if needed mixed in the salad at the end)

Steps:

  • Cool the pasta in boiling water until al dente; drain then rinse well under cold water.
  • Place the pasta in a large bowl.
  • Add in cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, olives and cubed feta cheese; toss to combine.
  • For the dressing; in a processor place the garlic clove and process until minced.
  • Add in all the remaining ingredients except the mayonnaise;process until well blended (about 20-30 seconds) then add in the mayonnaise and process until combined.
  • Pour over the salad ingredients in the bowl; toss to combine (if you prefer a creamier salad then add in more mayonnaise to taste).
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.3, Fat 25.7, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 31.8, Sodium 529.2, Carbohydrate 52.2, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 5.8, Protein 13.1

FULLY LOADED SUMMER PASTA SALAD



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Whip up a 30-minute meal-in-a-bowl with this refreshing Southwest-style pasta salad starring a creamy and tangy avocado dressing that will become your go-to dressing, dip and even sandwich spread.

Provided by Kelly Senyei

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Kosher salt
8 ounces uncooked pasta, such as shells, cavatappi or penne
One 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup yellow corn kernels, fresh or frozen, thawed if frozen
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1 medium orange bell pepper, diced
1/3 cup sliced scallions
Cotija, for garnish
1 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 large avocado, peeled and pitted
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the pasta salad: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Drain the pasta and transfer to a large bowl. Add the black beans, corn, tomatoes, bell peppers and scallions and combine. Set aside.
  • For the avocado dressing: Combine the yogurt, lime juice, honey, garlic and avocado in a blender until pureed, scraping down the sides as needed. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer the dressing to the large bowl and toss to combine.
  • Garnish the pasta salad with the Cotija and serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

GREEK-INSPIRED GEMELLI PASTA SALAD



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Go Greek with this delicious Greek-inspired pasta salad!

Provided by Annie Pfannkoch

Categories     Pasta by Shape

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (16 ounce) package gemelli pasta
3 cups firmly packed baby spinach leaves
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 (6 ounce) container crumbled feta cheese
½ cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
¾ medium English cucumber, peeled and diced
½ large red onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, Dijon, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add gemelli and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 11 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Drain again.
  • Transfer gemelli to a large bowl. Add spinach, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, cucumber, and red onion. Toss with dressing and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.3 calories, Carbohydrate 47.8 g, Cholesterol 18.9 mg, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 552.2 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better your pasta salad will taste.
  • Cook the pasta al dente: This means cooking it until it is still slightly firm to the bite. This will prevent it from becoming mushy in the salad.
  • Let the pasta cool completely before adding it to the salad: This will help prevent the salad from becoming watery.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add color, flavor, and texture to your salad.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different dressings: There are many different dressings that can be used for pasta salad, so find one that you like and experiment with different variations.
  • Make sure to season the salad to taste: This means adding salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to taste.

Conclusion:

Greek pasta salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for summer. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. With so many different variations to choose from, you are sure to find a Greek pasta salad recipe that you love. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy summer meal, give Greek pasta salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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