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Greek Pasta Salad

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I love some good side dishes at a BBQ and am always looking for pasta or potato salads that are not loaded down with mayo.  When it is hot out, I want something relatively light and refreshing and this Greek Pasta Salad is one of my new favorite things!  Seriously, you can find me at the refrigerator with a fork.This Greek Pasta Salad is a light, kid-friendly, and unique side dish that will be a hit at all of your BBQs and parties. Easy to make and ready in just 15 minutes! | Three Olives BranchI took all of the main components in a Greek salad and combined it with the idea of a pasta salad.  I absolutely love this thing!  When I was in Greece, the Greek salad truly is everywhere and it is not just something that another country made up like fettuccine alfredo.  The Greek salads do not have any lettuce, but are rather a bowl of chopped tomatoes, cucumber, olives, feta, and onion with a light dressing.  So amazingly good!  This Greek Pasta Salad is also light and refreshing, full of the same familiar and complex flavors of the salads I had in Greece.  YUM!

This pasta salad is a crowd pleaser and kid friendly side dish that can easily be made ahead.  If it gets a little dried out while chilling, just add a little more olive oil and toss before serving.This Greek Pasta Salad is a light, kid-friendly, and unique side dish that will be a hit at all of your BBQs and parties. Easy to make and ready in just 15 minutes! | Three Olives BranchI absolutely love the crunch of the veggies and the absence of heavy cream or mayo sauce.  This Greek Pasta Salad can easily be made vegan by skipping the cheese.  You can very easily double or even triple the veggies to make it extremely low-carb and veggie heavy.  But I am a pasta freak and need my noodles!This Greek Pasta Salad is a light, kid-friendly, and unique side dish that will be a hit at all of your BBQs and parties. Easy to make and ready in just 15 minutes! | Three Olives BranchMy traditional Simple Macaroni Salad has always been a house favorite, but I have been on a new pasta salad kick lately, combining new flavor ideas into pasta salad form.  Do you have any requests for a pasta salad that you want to see?

This Greek Pasta Salad is a light, kid-friendly, and unique side dish that will be a hit at all of your BBQs and parties. Easy to make and ready in just 15 minutes! | Three Olives Branch

Greek Pasta Salad

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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb pasta any shape, dried
  • 1/2 cup cucumber chopped
  • 1/3 cup red onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved or chopped (or grape tomatoes)
  • 1/3 cup kalamata olives (or black olives)
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese chopped (approx 2 ounces)
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • salt

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta as per package directions until al dente. Drain and place in a large bowl.
  • While the pasta is cooking, dice the mix ins and make the dressing. Cut the cucumber, onion, tomatoes, olives, and feta.
  • To make the dressing, in a small bowl combine the oil, vinegar, mustard, oregano, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt. Whisk to combine.
  • In the large pasta bowl, combine the pasta, vegetables, cheese, and dressing. Toss to coat.
  • Chill pasta until ready to serve.

Notes

If you are not a vinegar fan, you can cut it back to around 1/4 cup.
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  1. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says

    June 14, 2016 at 7:06 AM

    Anything with feta gets my vote! We eat something very similar often and I can never get bored of it.

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  2. Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says

    June 14, 2016 at 7:49 AM

    Greek salad is my favourite ever! Love the addition of pasta to turn it into a full meal – this looks so yummy!

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  3. Lea Ann (Cooking On The Ranch) says

    June 14, 2016 at 8:02 AM

    I love all potato salads! Thanks for a new version to try. Just want to let you know that I know Holly Mais. Saw her recently and we talked about your blog. Didn’t realize you lived in HR like me. 🙂

    Reply
  4. Andrea @ Cooking with Mamma C says

    June 14, 2016 at 8:22 AM

    I agree that salads without mayo are the best. Especially pasta salad! This looks so colorful and delicious.

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  5. Annie @ Annie's Noms says

    June 14, 2016 at 9:02 AM

    I love, love, love this!!!! I love Greek salad flavours and pasta salad can’t be beat; so this is my idea of heaven!!

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  6. Melissa @ My Wife Can Cook says

    June 14, 2016 at 9:06 AM

    Perfect picnic food! I love anything with all these ingredients. Never been to Greece, but it’s definitely on the bucket list!

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  7. Kelsea Sullivan says

    June 14, 2016 at 3:05 PM

    I love me some Greek salad, so this looks absolutely delicious!

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  8. Danielle says

    June 14, 2016 at 3:06 PM

    I agree with you, a greek salad is super light and refreshing and it’s darn delicious!!! This one looks good just like all your other recipes Kim ;P

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  9. Candy says

    June 14, 2016 at 3:13 PM

    Greek salad is something we always take with us to family reunions. Everyone loves it

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  10. LaKisha Riddick says

    June 14, 2016 at 3:16 PM

    I love traditional pasta salad. This Greek variation is a winner! Pinning!

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  11. Kasee Erickson says

    June 14, 2016 at 5:47 PM

    Looks scrumptious! I am adding it to my cooking board now 🙂

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  12. Lauren says

    June 14, 2016 at 5:58 PM

    I love Greek salads, but never had a greek pasta salad! Saving for sure!

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  13. Kathleen @blueeyedbabies says

    June 14, 2016 at 6:01 PM

    This looks delicious! My Greek husband would love it.

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  14. soniya Saluja says

    June 14, 2016 at 6:09 PM

    This is definitely a keeper!YUM

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  15. chloe | boxwood avenue says

    June 14, 2016 at 11:13 PM

    Oh, this looks delicious! I love the fresh flavors of Greek salads – especially red onions!

    Reply
  16. Daphne says

    June 15, 2016 at 3:45 AM

    This dish looks great!

    Reply
  17. Klauss says

    June 15, 2016 at 4:04 AM

    Perfectly! All the ingredients are perfectly harmonize, taste, sure, fine 🙂

    Reply
  18. Heather says

    June 15, 2016 at 6:39 AM

    What a great summer recipe! Thanks!

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  19. Christine - Jar Of Lemons says

    June 15, 2016 at 6:38 PM

    Yum!!! Feta and cucumbers – so good!

    Reply
  20. Kristina says

    June 20, 2016 at 9:28 AM

    This seriously looks amazing!!!! Perfect for the summer!

    Reply

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