Greek Pasta Salad Mediterranean (Printable)

Mediterranean pasta with crisp vegetables, feta, and zesty dressing for any occasion.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 8 ounces short pasta (penne, fusilli, or farfalle)

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium cucumber, diced
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
05 - 1 green bell pepper, diced
06 - 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved

→ Cheese

07 - 5 ounces feta cheese, cubed or crumbled

→ Dressing

08 - 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
10 - 1 garlic clove, finely minced
11 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Herbs & Garnish

13 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or dill, chopped

# Directions:

01 - Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain, rinse under cold water to stop cooking and cool completely.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, diced bell pepper, and halved olives.
03 - Add cooled pasta to the vegetable mixture and toss gently to distribute evenly.
04 - Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
05 - Pour dressing over pasta and vegetables. Toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.
06 - Gently fold in feta cheese and fresh herbs, being careful not to break up cheese too much.
07 - Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It actually gets better as it sits, making it perfect for meal prep or make-ahead parties
  • The combination of salty feta, bright vegetables, and zesty dressing hits every craving
02 -
  • Rinsing the pasta under cold water is crucial, otherwise it keeps cooking and becomes mushy in the salad
  • The feta tastes best when added at the end, as stirring it in too early makes it disappear into the dressing
03 -
  • Cut your vegetables slightly larger than you think you should, as they shrink and soften in the dressing
  • Taste the dressing before pouring it over the salad, adjusting the acidity or salt to your preference

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