Ingredients
– 16 ounces rotini or another medium pasta
– ¾ of an English cucumber, diced
– 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
– 1 red or orange bell pepper, diced
– ½ cup sliced pitted olives
– ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
– ⅓ cup diced red onion
– 1 cup store-bought Greek dressing
– ¼ cup olive oil
– ⅓ cup red wine vinegar
– ½ teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1-Cook the pasta: Boil 16 ounces of rotini or medium pasta al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool it fast and stop cooking.
2-Prep veggies: Dice ¾ English cucumber, halve 1 pint grape tomatoes, dice 1 red or orange bell pepper, slice ½ cup pitted olives, crumble ½ cup feta, and dice ⅓ cup red onion.
3-Mix base: Toss cooled pasta with all chopped veggies and olives in a large bowl.
4-Add cheese: Sprinkle in feta and give a gentle stir to mix without crumbling it too much.
5-Make dressing: Whisk ¼ cup olive oil, ⅓ cup red wine vinegar, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon oregano, salt, and pepper. Or use 1 cup store-bought Greek dressing.
6-Dress it up: Pour dressing over the mix and toss until everything shines.
7-Season and chill: Taste, adjust salt or pepper, then refrigerate for at least two hours. This lets bold flavors meld beautifully.
Last Step:
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🍴 Soak red onion in ice water to mellow sharpness before adding to salad.
🌾 Use whole wheat pasta for a healthier, fiber-rich alternative.
🥒 Pre-chill salad to enhance blending of fresh flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chilling Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and chilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 328
- Fat: 19 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Protein: 6 g