Perfect for your next backyard BBQ or summer picnic, this Greek pasta salad is filled with crunchy vegetables, creamy feta and tangy kalamata olives.
Memorial Day is right around the corner and I’ve got the ultimate pasta salad recipe for you! Filled with big chunks of creamy feta, fresh dill, kalamata olives and lots of crunchy vegetables, your friends and family will love this Greek-inspired pasta salad recipe.
For added protein, fiber and nutrients I used whole wheat rotini pasta but feel free to use any short cut pasta you have on hand. Toss in chickpeas for even more protein if you wish.
Perfect for serving with grilled chicken, steak and fish, this Greek pasta salad is going to be your go-to for summer entertaining!
What is your favorite picnic dish to bring to a party or potluck? I’d love to hear from you!
Your fork is waiting.
Greek Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 1 pound whole wheat rotini prepared according to package instructions or pasta of choice
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and diced
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 2 lemons juiced about 1/2 cup
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup minced parsley
- 1/4 cup minced fresh dill
- 8 ounces crumbled feta
- 24 kalamata olives pitted and sliced
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place cooked pasta in a large bowl and add diced peppers and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil, toss well.
- Stir in parsley, dill, feta and olives then toss again. Check for seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste.
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ashley
July 22, 2018 at 11:33 amI want to record this in my recipes for tracking macros, what is 1 serving size?
Liz DellaCroce
July 22, 2018 at 11:57 am1/2 cup! Sorry about that – enjoy!
Judy
June 30, 2016 at 7:07 pmI make a similar dressing for a Greek toss salad and it is delicious so I can’t wait to try this one! Thank you for sharing!
Liz DellaCroce
July 4, 2016 at 1:50 pmOh good! It’s so versatile! Let me know what you think!
Dana
June 7, 2016 at 11:06 amCan you say yummy in my tummy! We have a family party coming up and this is something that I would love to make. For myself, I would make vegetti noodles instead of pasta because of my gluten issues but this is perfect for summer!! Thank you for sharing!
Liz DellaCroce
June 9, 2016 at 7:25 amOh yes!! I hope you try it!! There are tons of gluten free noodle options. I also love making it with brown rice!
Marina @ A Dancer's Live-It
May 26, 2016 at 7:40 amLOVE Greek pasta salad! Feta is the best. My favorite potluck dish to bring has always been some sort of fruit salad or grilled vegetable side dish.
Liz DellaCroce
May 26, 2016 at 8:29 pmI am such a sucker for feta too Marina!