Greek Salad Pasta Recipe
Greek Salad Pasta
Kitchen Science
12
8 minutes
8 minutes
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Greek Salad Pasta is a weight-loss recipe that is perfect to prep ahead and is a hit at every party or potluck! This dish includes tender pasta, ripe, juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, feta cheese, and olives that are tossed in a Greek dressing.
The flavors of Greece are alive and well in this warm salad pasta dish. It's made with high fiber ingredients to keep you full, protein for muscle maintenance or energy purposes, whatever life throws at you!
Ingredients
- 16 oz. Short pasta rotini, bow ties, or penne
- ¾ Diced long English cucumber
- 1 Pint halved grape tomatoes
- 1 Red or orange bell pepper, chopped
- 1⁄2 cup Pitted sliced olives
- ½ cup Cubed feta cheese
- ⅓ cup Chopped red onion
Dressings:
- 1 cup bottled Greek vinaigrette dressing
Other Option For Dressings:
- ¼ cup vinegar (red wine)
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- season with salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Combine the dressing ingredients in a mixing bowl.
- Cook al dente pasta according to package instructions. Rinse well with cold water.
In a large mixing basin, combine all of the ingredients. Toss in the dressing.
- Before serving, chill for at least 2 hours.