Greek Pasta Salad

Greek Pasta Salad

This Greek pasta salad with cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, red onion, and feta makes a refreshing summer pasta dish.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
3 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
8

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)

307
Calories
24g
Fat
19g
Carbs
5g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
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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