This easy Greek Pasta Salad with feta and a homemade vinaigrette dressing is a perfect make-ahead side dish for potlucks and summer cookouts.
Not only does this pasta salad come together in just 20 minutes, it feeds a crowd. Serve it with chicken for a complete meal!
How long does this last in the refrigerator?
This lasts up to 3 to 4 days stored covered in the fridge. It’s best served within 24 hours while the cucumbers are crispy (they become more tender the longer you refrigerate).
Your Simple Ingredients
- Pasta (I used rotini but feel free to use your favorite short pasta)
- Black olives
- Feta cheese
- Cucumber
- Grape or cherry tomatoes
- Red onion
- Greek vinaigrette (if you’re in a hurry feel free to use your favorite store-bought Greek dressing)
Enjoy!
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Greek Pasta Salad
This easy pasta salad with a homemade vinaigrette dressing is a perfect make-ahead side dish for potlucks and cookouts!
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Servings: 16 cups
Ingredients
For the vinaigrette:
- ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
For the salad:
- 16 ounces rotini pasta or your favorite short pasta
- 1 (6 ounce drained weight) can sliced black olives
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes halved
- 1 English cucumber diced (about 4 cups diced)
- 1 ½ cups thinly sliced red onion about ½ of a medium red onion
- 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese about 1 cup
Instructions
- Prepare pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, prepare the vinaigrette by whisking vinaigrette ingredients together in a small bowl to combine. Set aside.
- Drain pasta and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, add all of the pasta ingredients and toss gently to combine.
- Drizzle with vinaigrette and stir to coat evenly.
Notes
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 467mg | Potassium: 201mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 343IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg
If provided, nutritional info is a courtesy, is not guaranteed and should only be considered as a guideline.
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Originally published June 13, 2016. Updated with new photographs and helpful tips June 2019.
I took this pasta salad to a cookout and it was a HIT! Thank you!
Can I make this Greek pasta salad the night before a BBQ?
Hi Lyzette! Yes you can. Hope you enjoy! 🙂
Oooo! This looks so good!
Thanks so much, Shiva!
I love how colorful this pasta salad is!!! It looks absolutely delicious!
Thank you so much, Anne! 🙂