Best Penne Pasta Salad Greek Style Recipes

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PENNE PASTA SALAD



Penne Pasta Salad image

I came up with this recipe one day while experimenting in my kitchen. This salad makes a great side dish with just about any kind of meat.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 bottle (8 ounces) Italian salad dressing
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Meanwhile, combine tomatoes, green pepper, onions and olives. Stir in pasta. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 608mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

FETA & HERB "GREEK SALAD" PENNE



Feta & Herb

Pasta and the ultimate diner salad mash-up. All the familiar flavors of your favorite salad pair with penne to make a satisfying weeknight dinner. A drizzle of creamy feta herb dressing brings all the ingredients together.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt
12 ounces penne pasta (preferably spinach-flavored)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch strips
One 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives, rinsed and chopped
3 cups tightly packed baby arugula or spinach (about 3 ounces)
Freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup Food Network Kitchen™ Inspirations Greek Feta Herb Vinaigrette

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking water, then drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 3 minutes. Add the chickpeas, tomatoes, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is lightly browned and the tomatoes are just warmed through, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the olives, pasta and the reserved pasta cooking water to the pot and cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the arugula until wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving dish and drizzle with the Greek Feta Herb Vinaigrette.

GREEK-STYLE PENNE WITH FRESH TOMATOES, FETA, AND DILL



Greek-Style Penne with Fresh Tomatoes, Feta, and Dill image

Categories     Pasta     Tomato     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Feta     Summer     Dill     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds tomatoes, halved, seeded, chopped
1 cup chopped green onions (white and pale green parts only)
7 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
6 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
12 ounces penne pasta

Steps:

  • Mix first 6 ingredients in large bowl. Set tomato mixture aside.
  • Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Add hot pasta to tomato mixture and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

PENNE PASTA SALAD GREEK STYLE



Penne Pasta Salad Greek Style image

Make and share this Penne Pasta Salad Greek Style recipe from Food.com.

Provided by peterjanet72

Categories     Penne

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (450 g) package penne pasta, boiled as per pkg. directions
1/2 green bell pepper, thin sliced
1/2 red bell pepper, thin sliced
1 plum tomato, diced
1/4 cup red onion, thin sliced
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1 lemon, juice and zest of
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 minced garlic clove
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup Greek feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Combine all the dressing ingredients except the cheeses in a bowl and set aside.
  • Combine pasta, peppers , tomato, and onion in another bowl.
  • Pour dressing over pasta mix, add feta and mix well.
  • Top with Parmesan cheese.
  • Cool and refrigerate 4-5 hours to blend the flavours.

"GREEK SALAD" PENNE



Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Kosher salt
12 ounces penne pasta (preferably spinach-flavored)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, rinsed and chopped
5 cups baby arugula (about 3 ounces)
1 tablespoon fresh oregano
Freshly ground pepper
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 3 ounces)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Add the bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 3 minutes. Add the chickpeas, garlic, red pepper flakes and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the olives, pasta and the reserved pasta cooking water to the pot; cook 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the arugula and oregano until wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Top with the feta and drizzle with olive oil.

GREEK PENNE PASTA (6 WW POINTS)



Greek Penne Pasta (6 WW Points) image

Make and share this Greek Penne Pasta (6 WW Points) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Trixyinaz

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 ounces uncooked penne
1 teaspoon olive oil
2/3 ounce pine nuts, about 2 tbsp
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed (I used freshly cooked spinach and it was just fine)
1 lb plum tomato, chopped
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
6 medium olives, black,pitted and chopped (I prefer the green Greek or Italian olives)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions (without butter or oil), drain and set aside.
  • Coat a large skillet with cooking spray.
  • Add olive oil and heat over medium-high heat until oil sizzles.
  • Add pine nuts and garlic.
  • Cook and stir until pine nuts are golden brown, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in spinach and tomatoes and cook until heated through, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes.
  • Add spinach mixture to pasta and toss until combined.
  • Serve pasta sprinkled with feta cheese and black or green olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.6, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 13.4, Sodium 222.8, Carbohydrate 38.7, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 2.4, Protein 7.5

ITALIAN PASTA SALAD I



Italian Pasta Salad I image

This is an excellent and refreshing pasta salad with a little zing to it. It will also store for up to a week in the refrigerator.

Provided by Jeanette

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Rotini Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta
1 cup Italian-style salad dressing
1 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red onion, diced

Steps:

  • In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
  • In a large bowl, combine the pasta, Italian salad dressing, Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and red onion. Mix well and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.6 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 5.9 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 728.2 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

VEGETARIAN GREEK PASTA SALAD



Vegetarian Greek Pasta Salad image

An excellent cold salad that is great by itself, or as a side dish.

Provided by Sara Hardy

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 sweet onion, chopped
1 cucumber, coarsely chopped
1 cup black olives, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. Drain, and rinse in cold water.
  • In a small bowl, mix together oil, lemon juice, basil, garlic salt, and black pepper.
  • In a large bowl, combine pasta, tomatoes, green pepper, onion, cucumber, and black olives. Add dressing, and toss to coat. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.6 g, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 388.1 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

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