Description
This Classic Greek Pasta Salad is the ultimate 5-minute summer recipe — bright, colorful, and bursting with Mediterranean flavor. With tender pasta, crisp veggies, tangy feta, and zesty dressing, it’s the perfect no-fuss dish for picnics, BBQs, or quick lunches.
Ingredients
3 cups cooked rotini or penne pasta (cooled)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cucumber, diced
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, halved
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp dried oregano
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
4. Garnish with fresh parsley and an extra sprinkle of feta before serving.
5. Serve chilled or at room temperature — ideal for summer gatherings!
Notes
Make it heartier by adding grilled chicken or chickpeas.
For extra flavor, add sun-dried tomatoes or roasted red peppers.
This salad holds up beautifully — perfect for meal prep or picnics.
Best enjoyed within 2 days for the freshest taste!
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossed
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Greek pasta salad, summer salad, Mediterranean pasta, quick pasta salad, easy summer recipe