Healthy Greek Pasta Salad
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
-
⅓
cup
extra virgin olive oil
-
½
teaspoon
sea salt
-
¼
teaspoon
black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta al dente according to package directions, rinse under cold water, and transfer to a large bowl.
- Add the diced cucumber, halved grape tomatoes, diced bell pepper, sliced Kalamata olives, diced red onion, and crumbled feta cheese to the pasta.
- In a small jar, combine the crushed garlic, oregano, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and dijon mustard.
- Slowly whisk in the extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper, or shake the jar until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss well.
- 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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