Greek Style Pasta Salad
Transport your taste buds to the Mediterranean with this vibrant Greek-style pasta salad recipe! Bursting with flavor and color, this refreshing dish features al dente pasta tossed with crisp roasted red peppers, juicy grape tomatoes, tangy Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese. Enhanced with a zesty Greek dressing infused with lemon juice, olive oil, and aromatic herbs, every bite is a symphony of Mediterranean flavors. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light lunch, our Greek-style pasta salad is a versatile and satisfying option for any occasion. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you can create a delicious and nutritious salad that's sure to impress. Whether you're a fan of Greek cuisine or simply craving a taste of the sunny Mediterranean, this recipe is sure to become a summer staple. So grab your apron and get ready to savor the taste of Greece with our Greek-style pasta salad!
Ingredients
For the pasta:
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 4 ounces feta crumble into chunks
- 8 ounces grape tomatoes cut into halves
- ½ C kalamata olives pitted and cut into halves
- 2/3 C roasted red pepper drained and diced
- ¼ C fresh parsley minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp. Kosher Salt
- Kosher salt to salt the pasta water I use a small palmful
For the sauce:
- ½ C mayonnaise
- ½ C whole milk Greek yogurt
- ½ mini-English cucumber peeled
- ¼ C fresh dill
- 1 large clove of garlic
- ½ lemon juiced
Instructions
- Cook your pasta to box directions. Please make sure you salt the boiling water before you add your pasta. I like to say that the water should taste like the sea. I use a small palmful of kosher salt. This is the only chance you really get to season the pasta.
- Once the pasta is cooked, drain and immediately rinse in cold water. This will stop the cooking process.
- Using a food processor, add your garlic, dill and cucumber. Give this a few pulses. Now, add your mayonnaise, yogurt, and lemon juice along with a pinch of kosher salt. Blend till all mixed well.
- In a large mixing bowl, add your pasta, feta, roasted red peppers, kalamata olives, tomatoes, lemon zest, parsley, kosher salt and your sauce. Mix it all together and enjoy!
- This is so delicious! It’s even better the next day.
- Note: If your pasta absorbs your sauce and it becomes a bit dry, just add a bit more yogurt and a squeeze of lemon to perk it up.