Easy Greek Style Pasta Salad

Servings:

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 25

For effortless entertaining or easy meal prep, try this Greek Style Pasta Salad. Creamy feta cheese, tender pasta, sweet tomatoes, crisp bell pepper, and olives tossed in a flavorful creamy dressing make this a perfect make-ahead side that's always a party favorite!

Equipment

Ingredients

16 oz bow tie pasta or any medium pasta
10 oz mini tomatoes halved
1/2 small red onion, thin slice
1 green bell pepper, thin slice
1/2 cup Kalamata olives
7 oz feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped

Dressing:

1/4 cup + 2 tbs olive oil
2 tbs red wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tbs mayo (or Greek yogurt)
2 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tsp honey
1/2 tsp dried oregano
salt + pepper to taste

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Cook pasta as per package instructions.
Whisk together the salad dressing ingredients until smooth and uniform. Taste the dressing and make sure it is satisfactory to your preference and palate. Adjust salt, or vinegar or honey if needed.
In a large bowl, add in the pasta, tomatoes, onion, pepper, olives, feta, dill, dressing and toss until all is coated.

Notes

You will also like this Italian Chopped Salad

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. Will last for 5 days in the fridge.
Add fresh lemon juice instead of red wine vinegar.
Instead of mayonnaise you can use Greek yogurt.
Use maple syrup in place of the honey.
Add in chickpeas or diced cooked shrimp or chicken breast to add protein and make this a complete meal.

Nutrition

Author: Stella Drivas