An easy Greek Pasta Salad you can make ahead of time this summer for an easy dinner or a flavorful party side dish.
Author:Giustina Miller
Total Time:35 minutes
Yield:Serves 8-10 people 1x
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta Ingredients
Rotini Pasta, 16 oz
Grape Tomatoes, 16 oz
English Cucumber
Marinated Artichoke Hearts, 12 oz
Kalamata Olives, 6.35 oz
Garbanzo Chickpeas, 15.5 oz
Feta Cheese, 6 oz
Dressing Ingredients
1/2 Cup Lemon Juice
1/2 Cup Red Wine Vinegar
3/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Teaspoons Dried Oregano
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper
4 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley
Instructions
First, cook the rotini according to the packaging instructions until al dente. Then drain and rinse the pasta in cold water. *(1)
While the pasta is cooking, combine the 1/2 cup lemon juice, 1/2 cup red wine vinegar, 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 4 tablespoons fresh parsley in a glass jar. Secure the lid and shake. Set the dressing to the side (or chill in the fridge).
Next, chop the grape tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and chop the artichoke hearts.
Combine the chilled pasta, grape tomatoes, cucumber, artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, garbanzo chickpeas, and feta cheese (saving some to add on top) in a large serving dish.
Shake (or stir) the dressing and pour it over the pasta and veggies.
Stir the pasta salad and add salt to taste.
Top with the extra feta, serve, and enjoy! *(1)
Notes
To make ahead, create the dressing and prep all of the ingredients. Keep the ingredients in separate containers in your fridge until ready to mix and serve.