Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with this Healthy Greek Pasta Salad, a delightful dish that combines fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, and a tangy homemade vinaigrette. Perfect for BBQs, picnics, or potlucks, this salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a nutritious option packed with essential nutrients. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up this versatile dish that serves beautifully as an appetizer, main course, or side. Ideal for meal prep, it can be made ahead of time to allow the flavors to meld, making it even tastier!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 English cucumber
- 10 oz cherry tomatoes
- 1 green pepper
- 1/2 red onion
- 5 oz kalamata olives
- 8 oz feta cheese
- 3 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup water
- 3 tbsp red apple vinegar
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp dijon mustard
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh dill
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta in boiling water until al dente. Drain and cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped green pepper, chopped red onion, and halved kalamata olives.
- For the vinaigrette, whisk together olive oil, water, red apple vinegar, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Add cooled pasta to the vegetable mixture and toss with vinaigrette until well coated.
- Gently fold in cubed feta cheese and fresh herbs before chilling in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Customize by adding grilled chicken or turkey for extra protein. Experiment with different vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini to suit your taste.