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Greek Pasta Salad

Greek Pasta Salad

This Greek Pasta Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish featuring rotini noodles tossed with English cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, black olives, green bell pepper, fresh parsley, and crumbled feta cheese, all coated in a tangy dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, dried oregano, dried basil, garlic, honey, and salt. It's perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light meal any time of the year.
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Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz. Rotini noodles
  • 1 English cucumber, sliced into half circles
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup pitted black olives, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Medium-sized Bowl
  • Large Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, dried oregano, dried basil, minced garlic, honey, and salt. Set aside.
  2. Cook the rotini noodles according to the package instructions, then drain and let them cool.
  3. In a large bowl, toss together sliced English cucumber, cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, sliced black olives, chopped green bell pepper, and chopped fresh parsley.
  4. Add the cooked and cooled rotini noodles to the bowl.
  5. Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables, then toss everything together until evenly coated.
  6. Add the crumbled feta cheese and toss again gently.
  7. Serve immediately or chill before serving.
  8. Enjoy your Greek pasta salad!