Best Greek Tossed Pasta Salad Recipes

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GREEK PASTA SALAD RECIPE



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If you are looking for a twist on your classic pasta salad, go Greek with this sprightly Greek pasta salad recipe! Go ahead, taste all the earthy flavours that characterize the Greek cuisine in one simple dish!

Provided by Eli K. Giannopoulos

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

350g fusilli pasta (13 oz.)
2 tomatoes, cut into wedges or 18 cherry tomatoes, cut into halves
1 red onion, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 cucumber, sliced into half moons
16 Kalamata olives
250g feta cheese, crumbled (8.5 oz.)
2 tbsps chopped parsley
4 and 1/2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
1 and 1/2 tbsps lemon juice
1 tsp dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • To prepare this super easy Greek pasta salad recipe, start by cooking the pasta. Boil the pasta according to package instructions and drain. Set aside to cool down for a while.
  • In the meantime prepare your vegetables for the Greek pasta salad. Wash thoroughly and strain the vegetables. Cut the tomatoes into wedges, the cucumber into half moons, slice the pepper and the red onion. Place all the vegetables in a large salad bowl and add the pasta, the olives and feta cheese. Garnish with chopped parsley and mix everything together so that all the wonderful flavours mix.
  • To prepare the dressing for the Greek pasta salad add all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine.
  • Pour the dressing over the Greek pasta salad and toss to coat. Taste and adjust the seasoning according to preference.
  • Prepare this Greek pasta salad recipe a few hours before serving to allow the flavours to mingle and develop and it will certainly reward you.
  • Divide the Greek pasta salad among individual serving plates and serve cold. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 portion, Calories 347kcal, Sugar 5.3g, Sodium 707.4mg, Fat 16.3g, SaturatedFat 6.1g, UnsaturatedFat 9.3g, TransFat 0g, Carbohydrate 40.3g, Fiber 3.1g, Protein 11.2g, Cholesterol 27.8mg

GREEK PASTA SALAD



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Great summer pasta salad.

Provided by Danielle Laroche

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 3h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups penne pasta
¼ cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste
⅔ cup extra-virgin olive oil
10 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 small red onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
½ cucumber, sliced
½ cup sliced black olives
½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the penne, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Rinse with cold water and drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  • Whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Set aside. Combine pasta, tomatoes, onion, green and red peppers, cucumber, olives, and feta cheese in a large bowl. Pour vinaigrette over the pasta and mix together. Cover and chill for 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19.3 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fat 23.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 258.1 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

GREEK PASTA SALAD



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All the flavors of classic Greek salad in a picnic-ready pasta salad! We've got kalamata olives, tomatoes, cucumber, and feta cheese, all tossed with pasta and a lemony dressing. This salad is easy to make ahead and pack up for your next backyard party.

Provided by Sabrina Modelle

Categories     Salad     Side Dish     Make-ahead

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

For the lemon olive oil dressing:
1/3 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice (from 2 to 3 lemons)
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon fresh oregano (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
For the pasta salad:
1 pound rotini pasta, or other pasta shape of your choice
1/2 small red onion, quartered and thinly sliced
1 red pepper, finely diced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
1/2 cup crumbled feta
1 cucumber, quartered and sliced
1/4 cup parsley, roughly chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta and drain: Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook pasta until al dente. Immediately rinse in cold water until the pasta is cool to the touch.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 kcal, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 249 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 12 g, ServingSize 8 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

GREEK TOSSED PASTA SALAD



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For a summer-ready pasta salad that pairs well with any grilling menu or for a quick potluck pleaser, try this 30-minute pasta. It gets a head start with Suddenly Salad and goes Greek with feta, olives and tomatoes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® classic pasta salad mix
Water and oil called for on salad mix box
4 cups torn romaine lettuce
2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1 small cucumber, coarsely chopped (1 cup)
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion, slices cut in half
1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained
4 oz crumbled feta cheese (1 cup)

Steps:

  • Make pasta as directed on box.
  • In large bowl, stir together seasoning mix, water and oil. Stir in pasta and remaining ingredients except cheese. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately, or refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 540 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

GREEK PASTA SALAD WITH FETA AND OLIVES



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Tomato, cucumber, feta, olives and pasta are tossed with an oregano vinaigrette for a filling Greek-style salad.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 small shallot, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
8 ounces dried ziti
1 cup chopped cucumber
1/2 cup crumbled feta
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, chopped
2 medium vine-ripe tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, shallot, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
  • Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; add to the bowl with the dressing.
  • Add the cucumber, feta, parsley, olives and tomatoes to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.

TOSSED GREEK SALAD



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Topped with a lemony dressing, this combination of greens, cucumber, olives and feta cheese is typical of a Greek salad. "I love the flavors," relates Lisa Hooker of Eugene, Oregon.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

12 cups torn romaine
2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 medium cucumber, peeled, halved and sliced
1/2 medium green pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 medium red onion, cut into rings
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
LEMON DRESSING:
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 196mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GREEK-STYLE PASTA SALAD



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Perfect for a potluck, this pairing of rotini, salami, olives and more has mass appeal.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
3 cups uncooked rotini pasta (8 oz)
4 oz hard salami slices, quartered
1 medium cucumber, seeded, cut into chunks (1 1/4 cups)
1 small green bell pepper, cut into thin bite-sized strips
1 small red bell pepper, cut into thin bite-sized strips
2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges, then cut in half
1/2 cup sliced kalamata or other Greek olives
1/4 cup sliced fresh basil leaves or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
6 oz feta cheese, crumbled (1 1/2 cups)

Steps:

  • In blender or food processor bowl, place all dressing ingredients. Cover; blend on medium speed about 20 seconds or until smooth; set aside.
  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain.
  • In 4-quart bowl, place pasta and remaining salad ingredients. Add dressing; toss gently. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 710 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

GREEK PASTA SALAD I



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This is a great make-ahead pasta salad!

Provided by Behr

Categories     Salad     Pasta Salad     Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ cup olive oil
½ cup red wine vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
¾ teaspoon white sugar
2 ½ cups cooked elbow macaroni
3 cups fresh sliced mushrooms
15 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup sliced red bell peppers
¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
½ cup chopped green onions
1 (4 ounce) can whole black olives
¾ cup sliced pepperoni sausage, cut into strips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, garlic powder, basil, oregano, black pepper, and sugar. Add cooked pasta, mushrooms, tomatoes, red peppers, feta cheese, green onions, olives, and pepperoni. Toss until evenly coated. Cover, and chill 2 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 745.6 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Cholesterol 69.7 mg, Fat 56.1 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 22.1 g, SaturatedFat 14.9 g, Sodium 1278.7 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

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