Vegetarian Greek Pasta Salad

Vegetarian Greek Pasta Salad
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    268

A vibrant and refreshing Mediterranean-inspired pasta salad, perfect as a light lunch or a delightful side. Bursting with fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing, it's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    47 g
  • Fiber
    4 g
  • Protein
    8 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    388 mg
  • Sugar
    4 g
  • Fat
    10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Cook the penne pasta according to package directions until al dente. (Approximately 8-10 minutes)

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Recipe View Drain the pasta thoroughly and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. This keeps the pasta from becoming mushy. (Approximately 2 minutes)

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Recipe View In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried basil, garlic salt, and black pepper until well combined. (Approximately 1 minute)

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Recipe View In a large bowl, gently combine the cooked pasta, diced tomatoes, green bell pepper, sweet onion, cucumber, and Kalamata olives. (Approximately 3 minutes)

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Recipe View Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables, and toss gently to coat evenly. (Approximately 1 minute)

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Recipe View Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. For the best flavor, chill for at least 2 hours.

For an extra layer of flavor, add a sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese just before serving.
Feel free to customize the vegetables according to your preference. Red bell peppers, yellow bell peppers, or sun-dried tomatoes would be delicious additions.
If you don't have Kalamata olives on hand, any other type of black olive will work well.
To make this salad even heartier, add grilled chicken or chickpeas.

Kaylin Lind

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.2/ 5 ( 89 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Adelle Collins

    The dressing is what really makes this salad special.

  • Kobe Kirlin

    I added some feta cheese and it was amazing! Definitely making this again.

  • Era Lowe

    So easy to make and perfect for a quick and healthy lunch.

  • Greg Sipes

    This salad was a hit at our potluck! Everyone loved the fresh flavors.

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