Something about a delicious pasta salad in the summertime is filling and nutritious. It’s just a great way to eat something cold and refreshing, but with a little more bulk than some green salads provide. Plus, who doesn’t love a good plate of pasta? Especially when it tastes as delicious as this one. You’ll love the blend of flavors! This Greek pasta salad is so fresh and light. The tangy lemon and sweet honey in the dressing, the fresh mint and bitter olives, and the added crunch of the cucumbers and red onions combine to make every bite a delight! With so much flavor, you would never guess that this salad is a healthier version of a regular Greek pasta salad.
Easy Greek Pasta Salad Ingredients
Prepare and mix all the ingredients together to get the best results! Each ingredient has its own flavor that is filled with zest, crunch, and a sweet and savory blend all mixed together. It is a simple recipe that will be made over and over again!
Penne pasta – A round, long tubular pasta that absorbs the liquid from the dressing but also keeps its shape and doesn’t get mushy. Cook them in a large pot al dente. Bowtie pasta also works for this recipe. Cucumbers – Slice the crisp cucumbers thinly. You do not need to peel the cucumbers. Grape tomatoes – Wash and slice the cherry tomatoes in halves. They are usually juicy tomatoes and may lose some of the insides after cutting. Greek kalamata olives – Purchase canned Greek kalamata olives from the grocery store. Drain and rinse them. Slice each one in half or quarters. These have a zesty flavor! Red onion – Cut and chop the red onion into small pieces. Fresh mint leaves – Perfect for garnish! Feta cheese – Sprinkle over top and let the flavors blend together in every bite.
Homemade Greek Pasta Salad Dressing
We love a good Greek salad dressing! This is light and refreshing in every way. It has extra-virgin olive oil mixed with zesty lemon juice, honey to sweeten, and dijon mustard for all savory! A well-blended dressing!
Lemon juice – Bring on the zest with the lemon juice. This is easy to cut a fresh lemon in half and squeeze both sides for fresh juice. Dijon mustard – I love dijon mustard for its raw and delicious flavor. It brings in savory flavors and blends them all together. Extra virgin olive oil – This is your base that will bind the dressing together while adding a bit of flavor. Honey – An added natural sweetener that will make this greek pasta salad recipe even better! Lemon peel – After squeezing the lemon juice out, simply peel or grate the lemon skin. It is a sweet and easy way to add a little extra to this homemade dressing.
How to Make Easy Greek Pasta Salad
This Greek pasta salad will come together in less than 30 minutes. The preparation of the ingredients takes the most time. Cooking the pasta al dente, then chopping and slicing vegetables, stir together and make this unforgettable pasta salad everyone loves!
Make It A Main Dish
This Greek pasta salad is a meal in itself, but if you want to make it a little heartier you can add grilled chicken or serve it as a side with one of our favorite dishes as a side dish. If you are a fan of the tastes of the Mediterranean, you may also like our pizzas too!
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