This Easy Greek Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings together the best of Mediterranean flavors. With its combination of crisp vegetables, tangy feta cheese, briny olives, and a zesty dressing, it offers a delightful balance of textures and tastes. Perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or as a light lunch, this salad is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to prepare. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's a go-to recipe for quick meals that don't compromise on flavor.

Ingredients

• 8 oz rotini pasta (or any spiral pasta)
  
  

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  
  

• 1 cup cucumber, diced
  
  

• 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
  
  

• ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
  
  

• ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  
  

• ¾ cup feta cheese, crumbled
  
  

• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  
  

• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  
  

• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  
  

• 1 tsp dried oregano
  
  

• 1 garlic clove, minced
  
  

• Salt and pepper, to taste
  
  

Directions

1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
   
   

2. Prepare the Vegetables: While the pasta is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and red bell pepper, finely chop the red onion, and slice the Kalamata olives.
   
   

3. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
   
   

4. Assemble the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, prepared vegetables, Kalamata olives, and chopped parsley.
   
   

5. Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
   
   

6. Add Feta Cheese: Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top of the salad and give it one last gentle toss.
   
   

7. Chill and Serve: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
   
   

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: Approximately 328 kcal
  
  

• Protein: 6g
  
  

• Fat: 19g
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 32g
  
  

• Fiber: 2g
  
  

• Sugar: 3g
  
  

• Sodium: 163mg