Light Greek Pasta Salad Recipes

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LIGHT AND CREAMY GREEK PASTA SALAD



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A light, creamy and flavorful Greek pasta salad that's perfect for picinics, barbecues and lunches.

Provided by The Seasoned Mom

Categories     Main Course

Time 22m

Number Of Ingredients 8

16 ounces rotini pasta (or another small shape like farfalle or elbows)
1 red onion (diced)
1 cup pitted olives (sliced (I use kalamata olives))
2 seedless cucumbers (peeled and diced)
1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes (halved)
1 10 ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 ½ cups crumbled feta cheese
24 ounces prepared tzatziki sauce (I used two 12-ounce containers*)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions. Rinse with cold water, drain, and cool.
  • While the pasta cooks, chop your veggies for the salad.
  • Place pasta in a large bowl. Stir in onion, olives, cucumbers, tomatoes, and artichoke hearts. Add tzatziki sauce and toss to coat. Fold in feta cheese, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Sodium 572 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LIGHT GREEK PASTA SALAD



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Light Greek Pasta Salad a fresh, flavorful pasta salad that is perfect for lunch, dinner, potlucks, or BBQs! Great as a main dish OR a side dish!

Provided by Echo Blickenstaff

Categories     Salad

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 oz. penne pasta (2 cups uncooked)
2 medium cucumbers (seeded and chopped)
1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes (cut in half)
3/4 cup pitted Greek Kalamata olives (cut in half)
1/2 red onion (sliced)
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves (chopped)
1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp honey
1 tsp lemon peel (grated)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • In a small bowl, combine all of the dressing ingredients and mix well. Set aside.
  • Drain pasta and rinse well with cold water.
  • Add cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, red onion, and mint leaves to the pasta.
  • Pour dressing over the pasta and vegetables and gently mix. Sprinkle with feta cheese.
  • Refrigerating for at least 1 hour before serving will really bring out the flavors in the salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543 kcal, Carbohydrate 84 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Sodium 701 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 17 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GREEK PASTA SALAD



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This Greek Pasta Salad is light and fresh, loaded with garden tomatoes, bell peppers and cucumbers tossed in a homemade Greek dressing with Kalamata olives and Feta cheese. Perfect for summer parties or potlucks!

Provided by Gina

Categories     Potluck     Salad     Side Dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp kosher salt
16 oz pasta (rotini, cavatappi or bow ties) (wheat or gluten-free)
1/2 cup halved pitted kalamata olives, plus 2 tablespoons brine
1/3 cup red onion, diced
3 cups (from 1 large) English cucumber, diced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 orange bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup feta cheese, cubed
fresh oregano (optional garnish)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions for al dente, adding an extra minute.
  • Drain and rinse under cold water, drain.
  • Meanwhile, In a large bowl, combine the dressing ingredients.
  • Add the olives, red onion and brine from the olives and mix to combine.
  • Stir in the pasta with the cucumber, tomatoes and bell pepper and toss well. Add the cheese just before ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 176 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Sodium 164 mg, Fiber 1.5 g, Sugar 2 g

GREEK PASTA SALAD



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Great summer pasta salad.

Provided by Danielle Laroche

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 3h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups penne pasta
¼ cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste
⅔ cup extra-virgin olive oil
10 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 small red onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
½ cucumber, sliced
½ cup sliced black olives
½ cup crumbled feta cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19.3 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fat 23.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 258.1 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

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