Greek Pasta Salad with Feta Cheese

A colorful bowl of Greek salad with feta cheese in a white bowl.

5 from 2 votes

Greek Pasta Salad with Feta Cheese

This colorful, fresh pasta salad makes a wonderful BBQ, or cookout salad that you can easily make or prep ahead of time. Loaded with vibrant flavor thanks to the homemade Greek dressing, this recipe is incredibly easy and a crowd-pleaser!

Prep Time20

Cook Time2

Total Time2 20

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Feta pasta salad, Greek Pasta Salad, Greek Pasta Salad with Feta

Servings: servings

Calories: 62cal

Author: Amy Desrosiers

Cost: $7

Equipment

chef's knife
Cutting board
garlic press
Mixing & storing bowls
6 quart stock pot
Colander
Stovetop

Ingredients

Greek Dressing

½ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
1½ tablespoons lemon juice
2 cloves garlic pressed
1 tablespoon Fresh basil chopped
2 tablespoons Shallots minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
¾ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon sea salt
⅛ teaspoon fresh-cracked black pepper

Greek Pasta Salad

16 ounces rotini pasta boiled until al dente
1 large red bell pepper cored, seeded, chopped
1 cup cucumbers peeled, chopped
½ cup red onion diced
1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
½ cup feta cheese crumbled
½ cup Kalamata olives optional
2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped

Instructions

Dressing

Add oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, mustard, and spices to a small bowl, and whisk to combine.
Store dressing in an air-tight glass jar for up to one week in the refrigerator. Shake before using.

Greek Salad

Bring a stockpot with water to a boil, and cook pasta according to the package instructions. Once done, rinse pasta with cool water, and strain in the colander.
Add all the chopped veggies to the pasta as well as the cheese, and dressing; toss to combine.
Store the salad in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to fully marinade.

Notes

Nutritional values may vary and are meant to be a guide.

Storage:

This recipe will last up to 5 days when stored properly in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You may need to remix the salad to incorporate the flavors.

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