Quick Greek Pasta Salad
A vibrant Mediterranean pasta salad with crisp vegetables, tangy feta, and zesty lemon dressing. Ready in 25 minutes, perfect for weeknight meals or light lunches.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 8
- Total Time: 25
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking (Pasta)
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
12 oz rotini or penne pasta
1 cup diced cucumber
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup Kalamata olives
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
3 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain, and rinse with cold water.
In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, cucumber, bell pepper, tomatoes, red onion, and olives.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Pour dressing over salad and toss until evenly coated.
Stir in feta cheese just before serving. Refrigerate for 15 minutes if time permits.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute vegan feta and omit olives or use green olives.
Add cooked grilled chicken for a protein-packed main dish.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
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