This Greek pasta salad with cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, red onion, and feta makes a refreshing summer pasta dish.
Ingredients
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
- 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- ½ cucumber, sliced
- ½ cup sliced black olives
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Directions
Step 1
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in penne and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes; rinse with cold water and drain well.
Step 2
Whisk olive oil, vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; set aside.
Step 3
Combine pasta, tomatoes, green and red peppers, onion, cucumber, olives, and feta cheese in a large bowl. Pour vinaigrette over the pasta mixture and mix well. Cover and chill for 3 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 307 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat24g | 30% |
Saturated Fat5g | 26% |
Cholesterol14mg | 5% |
Sodium258mg | 11% |
Total Carbohydrate19g | 7% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 8% |
Total Sugars3g | |
Protein5g | |
Vitamin C37mg | 187% |
Calcium104mg | 8% |
Iron1mg | 8% |
Potassium200mg | 4% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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