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20-Minute Greek Pasta Salad Recipe

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This vibrant and refreshing Greek Pasta Salad is ready in just 20 minutes, making it a perfect quick meal or side dish. Featuring farfalle pasta tossed with crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy kalamata olives, creamy feta, and a zesty tzatziki vinaigrette, this salad combines classic Mediterranean flavors in a light, satisfying dish.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 1 pound farfalle pasta

Vegetables & Legumes

  • 1 large English cucumber
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 3/4 cup kalamata olives (pitted and cut in half)
  • 3/4 cup chickpeas (drained and patted dry)
  • 1/2 cup red onion (diced)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley

Dressing

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper (more or less to taste)
  • 1 cup tzatziki sauce

Cheese

  • 1 8-ounce container crumbled feta

Instructions

  1. Cook Pasta: Place a large pot of salted water over high heat and bring it to a rolling boil. Add the farfalle pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  2. Prepare Vegetables and Dressing: While the pasta cooks, halve the cucumber lengthwise, remove the seeds with a small spoon, then slice into half-moons. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, finely chop the parsley, slice the pitted kalamata olives in half, and dice the red onion. Set all aside. In a small bowl, whisk together minced garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, and black pepper. Add the tzatziki sauce and mix well, adjusting seasoning to taste.
  3. Rinse Pasta: Once pasta has cooked, immediately drain and rinse under cold water for about 1 minute to cool and stop cooking. Drain well and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  4. Toss with Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the cooled pasta and toss thoroughly to coat all noodles evenly.
  5. Combine Salad: Add the cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, parsley, olives, diced onion, chickpeas, and crumbled feta cheese to the pasta. Toss gently to mix all ingredients evenly.
  6. Serve or Chill: Serve the Greek pasta salad immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

  • For best texture, rinse pasta under cold water immediately after cooking to prevent it from becoming mushy.
  • You can substitute chickpeas with cannellini beans for a milder flavor.
  • Adjust seasoning of the dressing according to your taste preference.
  • This salad can be made a few hours ahead and kept chilled; just toss gently before serving.
  • Use high-quality feta and extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: Greek
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://iamstarved.com/20-minute-greek-pasta-salad-recipe/