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Greek Pasta Salad with Feta: The Ultimate Mediterranean Summer Recipe

A vibrant, refreshing Greek Pasta Salad with Feta featuring al dente rotini, crisp vegetables, and a zesty lemon-herb vinaigrette. Perfect for meal prep, potlucks, or a healthy summer lunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb (500g) Rotini pasta Boiled al dente
  • 2 cups (300g) Cherry tomatoes Halved
  • 2 medium English cucumbers Sliced into half-moons
  • 1 small Red onion Thinly slivered
  • 1 cup (150g) Kalamata olives Pitted and halved
  • 7 oz (200g) Feta cheese Generously crumbled from a block
  • 1/2 cup Fresh flat-leaf parsley Finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) Extra virgin olive oil High quality
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) Fresh lemon juice Approximately 2 lemons
  • 1 tbsp Dried oregano Rubbed to release oils
  • 1/2 tsp Cracked black pepper To taste

Equipment

  • 1 Large Pasta Pot For boiling rotini
  • 1 Large white ceramic bowl For mixing and serving
  • 1 Glass mason jar For emulsifying the dressing
  • 1 Chef's Knife For precision vegetable slicing

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. Boil rotini in heavily salted water for 8-10 minutes until al dente.
  2. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking and remove excess starch.
Prepare the Dressing
  1. In a jar, combine olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, and cracked black pepper. Shake until glossy and translucent.
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a large ceramic bowl, combine pasta, halved tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, and slivered red onions.
  2. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat every spiral thoroughly.
  3. Fold in the crumbled feta cheese, pitted kalamata olives, and chopped parsley gently to avoid clouding the dressing.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalProtein: 11gFat: 22gFiber: 3g

Notes

Rinse the pasta under cold water to ensure it stays separate and doesn't clump.
Crumb the feta by hand for a more rustic and creamy texture.
Keyword Greek Pasta Salad with Feta,Mediterranean Pasta Salad,Rotini Pasta Salad,summer salad

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