Name: Greek Pasta Salad Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Summer
Ingredients: 2 cups bow tie pasta, prepared; ⅔ cup extra-virgin olive oil; ¼ cup balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; salt and pepper to taste; 10 cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; ½ cup sliced black olives; ½ cup crumbled feta cheese, plus more for topping

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Greek pasta salad is the perfect meal for busy moms during the summer season. It is quick and easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for a simple mid week meal and barbecues, picnics, and potlucks. Packed with nutritious ingredients this salad is a delicious and satisfying option that will keep you and your family fueled throughout the day. Its vibrant colors and bold flavors make it a crowd-pleasing dish that is sure to impress your guests and kids leaving them asking for more. If you’re looking for a convenient, and delicious meal, Greek pasta salad is a must-try recipe.

A bowl of delicious Greek Pasta Salad ready to serve to the family.

Summer Greek Pasta Salad

With a mix of fresh vegetables, herbs, olives, feta cheese, and perfectly cooked pasta, this salad is a burst of Mediterranean flavors in every bite. Made with bow tie pasta cooked to perfection and cold this can be prepared ahead and you and your kids can enjoy the meal when you’re hungry.

Greek Salad with pasta, a filling summer lunch idea of side for dinner for the family to enjoy.

It makes a perfect filling lunch or a light supper, serve with some homemade bread (our Italian Garlic Bread is great) and some fresh fruit and you have a complete meal that everyone will enjoy.

Close up of a Pasta Salad for summer with tomatoes, feta, bell peppers and olives in dressed with a homemade Balsamic Dressing.

Ingredients for your this Pasta Salad with Feta and Olives

Makes:
8 Servings

Prep Time:
10 Minutes

Chill Time:
Minimum 1 hour

2 cups bow tie pasta, prepared
⅔ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste
10 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 green bell pepper, chopped
½ cup sliced black olives
½ cup crumbled feta cheese, plus more for topping

How to Make your Greek Salad with Pasta

1. Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined. Set aside.

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2. In a large bowl, stir together the pasta, tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, black olives, and feta cheese.

Ingredients ready to stir together for a Greek Salad with Pasta. Ingredients are Pasta, Feta, Olives, Green Peppers and Cherry Tomatoes.

3. Pour the dressing over the top of the salad and toss to coat. Cover and chill for at least one hour.

Pouring the dressing over the top of the pasta salad with feta and olives.

4. When ready to serve, top with addition feta cheese.

Top down view of a pasta salad made with bow tie pasta and Greek flavours.

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Yield: 8 Servings