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Healthy Greek Pasta Salad

URL: https://cleananddelicious.com/healthy-greek-pasta-salad-quick-easy/

Ingredients

The pasta

  • 16 ounces short pasta (penne, bowtie, fusilli, etc.)

The vegetables

  • 1 each English cucumber, diced
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 each bell pepper, diced (yellow or orange)
  • ½ cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced
  • ½ cup red onion, diced

The cheese

  • 3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

The dressing

  • 1 large clove garlic, crushed
  • ½ teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta al dente according to package directions, rinse under cold water, and transfer to a large bowl.
  2. Add the diced cucumber, halved grape tomatoes, diced bell pepper, sliced Kalamata olives, diced red onion, and crumbled feta cheese to the pasta.
  3. In a small jar, combine the crushed garlic, oregano, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and dijon mustard.
  4. Slowly whisk in the extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper, or shake the jar until well combined.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss well.
  6. Chill the salad for 2-3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
12
Calories
239
Total fat
9g
Total carbohydrates
33g
Total protein
7g
Sodium
274mg
Cholesterol
6mg

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