Description
A colorful, tangy, and fresh Greek pasta salad bursting with Mediterranean goodness — juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, olives, feta, and a zesty homemade dressing. Discover the 5 secrets to making it taste just like your favorite restaurant version!
Ingredients
12 oz rotini or penne pasta
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, diced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, halved
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp dried oregano
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then rinse under cold water and drain well.
2. In a large bowl, combine pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta.
3. In a small jar or bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper.
4. Pour dressing over salad and toss until evenly coated.
5. Garnish with fresh parsley and adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
Notes
💡 5 Secrets to Restaurant-Worthy Flavor:
1. Salt your pasta water generously — it’s your first layer of flavor.
2. Use high-quality olive oil and real Greek feta for authenticity.
3. Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
4. Add a pinch of sugar to balance the acidity in the dressing.
5. Finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a squeeze of lemon before serving.
Perfect for BBQs, picnics, or meal prep — it’s a refreshing side or light main that never disappoints!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook / Tossed
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Greek pasta salad, Mediterranean salad, feta pasta salad, summer salad, easy meal prep salad