Kellys Greek Pasta Salad Recipes

GREEK TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• For the pasta salad: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl.
• Add the remaining salad ingredients and toss to combine. Set aside.
• For the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, garlic, oregano and sugar. Drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously until the dressing is well blended.
• Add the dressing to the pasta salad and toss to combine. Serve right away or refrigerate for up to 2 days and serve cold or at room temperature.

GREEK PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the penne, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Rinse with cold water and drain well in a colander set in the sink.
• Whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Set aside. Combine pasta, tomatoes, onion, green and red peppers, cucumber, olives, and feta cheese in a large bowl. Pour vinaigrette over the pasta and mix together. Cover and chill for 3 hours before serving.

KELLY'S GREEK PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• Mix together cooked pasta, olive oil, vinegar, garlic powder, basil, oregano, mushrooms, tomatoes, Feta cheese, green onions and olives.
• Cover and chill for at least 2 hours. Serve cold.

KELLY'S BLT CLUB PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cut bacon into 1" pices, cook til crisp, drain on paper towels.
• In large bowl combine lettuce, tomatoes, swiss cheese, onion, and noodles.
• Add enough Miracle Whip to coat nicely.
• Add zest of half a lemon.
• Add juice of half to whole lemon.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Gently fold all til well combined.
• *You can sub green onions if you prefer.

KITTENCAL'S CREAMY GREEK-STYLE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cool the pasta in boiling water until al dente; drain then rinse well under cold water.
• Place the pasta in a large bowl.
• Add in cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, olives and cubed feta cheese; toss to combine.
• For the dressing; in a processor place the garlic clove and process until minced.
• Add in all the remaining ingredients except the mayonnaise;process until well blended (about 20-30 seconds) then add in the mayonnaise and process until combined.
• Pour over the salad ingredients in the bowl; toss to combine (if you prefer a creamier salad then add in more mayonnaise to taste).
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

FULLY LOADED SUMMER PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• For the pasta salad: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Drain the pasta and transfer to a large bowl. Add the black beans, corn, tomatoes, bell peppers and scallions and combine. Set aside.
• For the avocado dressing: Combine the yogurt, lime juice, honey, garlic and avocado in a blender until pureed, scraping down the sides as needed. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Transfer the dressing to the large bowl and toss to combine.
• Garnish the pasta salad with the Cotija and serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

GREEK-INSPIRED GEMELLI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, Dijon, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add gemelli and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 11 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Drain again.
• Transfer gemelli to a large bowl. Add spinach, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, cucumber, and red onion. Toss with dressing and serve.