Ingredients
Pasta
- 8 ounces Fusilli pasta
Vegetables & Olives
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 Green bell pepper (chopped)
- ½ Red onion (chopped)
- 2 Persian cucumbers (chopped)
- ½ cup Kalamata olives (pitted and halved)
Cheese
- ½ cup Feta cheese (crumbled)
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 lemon (juice of)
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fusilli pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Greek Dressing: In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, kosher salt, black pepper, and dried oregano. Whisk until well blended to create a zesty dressing.
- Combine All Ingredients: Add the cooked pasta to the dressing bowl. Then add the chopped Persian cucumbers, chopped red onion, halved Kalamata olives, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped green bell pepper.
- Toss with the Dressing: Gently toss the pasta and vegetables with the dressing until everything is evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Add Feta Cheese: Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the salad and fold it in gently to combine.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid. Refrigerate the Greek pasta salad for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. Serve chilled.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh lemon juice rather than bottled lemon juice.
- You can substitute fusilli with rotini or penne pasta if preferred.
- Make sure to rinse the pasta after cooking to cool it quickly and prevent it from becoming mushy.
- Adjust the amount of cheese or olives according to your taste preferences.
- For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- This salad can be prepared a few hours ahead, but avoid adding feta too early to maintain its texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian
