Greek Pasta Salad

Greek Pasta Salad

This light and lively Greek pasta salad is great for lunches, picnics, barbecues or potlucks. Enjoy it as is or add chicken, fish or pork to amp up the protein.

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Greek Pasta Salad

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 8 Servings

Calories 138 kcal

Ingredients

• 4 oz. cavatappi
• 3 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp. honey
• 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper
• 3 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
• 1 cup/5 oz. chopped cucumber
• 1 cup/6 oz. chopped tomato
• 1/2 cup/3 oz. chopped red pepper
• 1/4 cup/1.5 oz. finely chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup/1.5 oz. pitted and chopped kalamata olives
• 1/4 cup/1.5 oz. finely crumbled feta cheese
• 4 cups/4 oz. chopped or torn red leaf lettuce

Instructions

1. Cook cavatappi according to package directions. Drain and let cool completely.
2. Meanwhile, in large bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, garlic, mustard, oregano, honey, salt and pepper until combined. Stir in parsley.
3. Add cucumber, tomato, red pepper, onion, olives and feta to bowl; add pasta and toss well. Let stand for at least 10 minutes. Just before serving, toss with lettuce.

Recipe Notes

Tip:

• Serve with grilled chicken, fish, or pork tenderloin if desired.

A SharethePasta.org original recipe.