This fresh Greek pasta salad is one of my go-to easy dinner recipes or if I need potluck recipes for summer bbq party buffets.
I like to use the rotini pasta for this salad recipe (especially for party foods or picnic recipes), but you can use any short pasta that you have in your pantry stock.
You can also change up the vegetables for this Mediterranean-inspired recipe.
How To Make This Easy Greek Pasta Salad
Ingredients for Greek pasta salad:
- Rotini pasta
- Tomatoes
- Red onion
- Black olives
- Cucumber
- Feta cheese
- Greek dressing
- Salt
- Pepper
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Helpful Recipe Tips & Recipe FAQs for Pasta Salad With Greek Dressing
What type of pasta is best for Greek pasta salad?
Any short, sturdy pasta is good for Greek pasta salad.
I usually use rotini (spiral corkscrew pasta twists), penne, or bowtie pasta (farfalle).
What is the dressing for Greek pasta salad made of?
Homemade Greek dressing is a vinaigrette made of olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, and seasonings.
However, for this Greek salad, I use my favorite store-bought Greek salad dressing as a time saver for quick recipes for dinner or lunch salads.
How long does Greek pasta salad last?
Store Greek pasta salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
After that, the pasta salad may still be good, but the vegetables in the salad start to get mushy.
I’ve also found that after a few days in the fridge, the pasta is dry. I usually add a little more Greek dressing and give it a good stir before serving.
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This pasta salad is an easy make-ahead recipe for the night before. I think it combines the flavors a little better.
If you make it ahead, be sure to stir completely before serving.
You may need to add a little more Greek dressing drizzle and top with feta the next morning also.
Just don’t make it more than the night before. You don’t want the veggies to get mushy!
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Greek Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 1 16-ounce box Rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup cucumbers chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion chopped
- 1/2 cup black olives sliced
- 1 cup Feta cheese crumbled
- 1 cup Greek vinaigrette dressing (favorite, store-bought brand) + more, if needed
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and place in large serving bowl. Allow to cool.
- To the pasta bowl, add the cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and black olives. Stir.
- Pour the Greek dressing over the top. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Stir to combine all ingredients. (Add more Greek dressing, if needed)
- Add half of the feta cheese and stir. Top with rest of the feta cheese. Serve immediately.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Add more dressing and stir before serving again.
Notes
Nutrition Note
Nutrition calculations are approximate. If you're following a special diet, please calculate your own nutrition values.
I hope you enjoy this easy Greek pasta salad recipe!
