Valentina Ablaev
This greek pasta salad is loaded with bright vegetables, a zesty dressing, and, of course, pasta! We love our simple greek salad, and what better way to level it up than by adding pasta to it?
Pasta in salad is the best way to make it extra hearty and filling. Our chicken caesar pasta salad is a classic variation of a creamy caesar salad.
This greek pasta salad is a classic greek salad, loaded with feta cheese and crisp vegetables, but with a key difference: pasta! Cooked pasta noodles add a fun texture and flavor to this salad. You won’t want to have it any other way!
Why You’ll Love this Recipe:
- Easy to meal prep. This salad is great for making in advance and then tossing in the dressing right before serving.
- Fun lunch recipe. This easy salad recipe is great for incorporating new flavors into your meal plan.
- Perfect for a crowd. This recipe is a crowd-pleaser and always goes quickly.
Greek Pasta Salad Ingredients:
- Pasta – we use rotini pasta for this recipe but you can use your favorite pasta shape.
- Greek dressing – our homemade greek salad dressing is the perfect zesty dressing.
- Lettuce – romaine lettuce makes for a great base in this salad. Chop the lettuce finely.
- Red onions – thinly sliced red onions add a great flavor.
- Black olives – canned olives, drained and halved. You can also use kalamata olives for an authentic flavor.
- Cucumber – persian cucumbers, or mini cucumbers work best.
- Tomatoes – cherry tomatoes add a bright juiciness to the salad. We love our sliced in half for an easy bite.
- Feta crumbles – large chunks make for a great flavor profile in this salad.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and quantities.
Substitutions and Variations:
All of the add-ins, substitutions, and different variations to the recipe you want to make.
- Protein: Add air-fryer bacon or even pan-seared chicken for a hearty salad.
- Bring the heat: Add a kick to this salad by adding red pepper flakes.
How to Make Greek Pasta Salad:
The easiest step-by-step recipe:
- Cook the pasta: Boil your pasta noodles in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Prep ingredients: While the pasta cooks, chop the vegetables and add them to a salad bowl.
- Make the dressing: Add dressing ingredients to a dressing shaker and shake vigorously to combine.
- Combine: Add the pasta to the large bowl and toss in the dressing. Finish by topping the salad with the feta crumbles. Serve, and enjoy.
Expert Tips:
- Make extra greek dressing to store for later! If you notice that your dressing is seperating, you can fix that by whisking or shaking it.
- When making this side dish for a potluck, make prep as easy as can be by assembling the salad in advance, minus the dressing. Store the dressing separately until ready to be enjoyed.
Serving Suggestions:
This salad is so filling, thanks to the pasta! However, it can still be enjoyed as a side:
- Soup & salad: Pair this delicious salad with a simple potato soup or classic tomato soup.
- Sandwich: Serve this salad alongside a grilled chicken sandwich for all the summer feels.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can use gluten-free pasta for this recipe.
Yes, you can use store bought greek salad dressing.
Because of the lettuce, this salad will get soggy overtime. If you plan to have leftovers, don’t dress the entire salad.
Store & Reheat:
- Storage. Store leftovers of the dressed salad in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days for maximum freshness.
- Freeze. This salad cannot be frozen.
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Greek Pasta Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- greek salad dressing
- 6 oz uncooked pasta
- 1 head romaine lettuce chopped
- 1/2 red onions sliced
- 1/3 cup black olives halved
- 3 mini cucumbers sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/3 cup feta cheese crumbled
Instructions
- Add dressing ingredients to a dressing shaker and shake vigorously to combine. Set aside until ready to use.
- Cook your pasta noodles in boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cooks, chop the vegetables and add them to a salad bowl.
- Add the pasta to the salad bowl and toss in the dressing. Finish by topping the salad with the feta crumbles. Serve, and enjoy.
Notes
- Make extra greek dressing to store for later! If you notice that your dressing is seperating, you can fix that by whisking or shaking it.
- When making this side dish for a potluck, make prep as easy as can be by assembling the salad in advance, minus the dressing. Store the dressing separately until ready to be enjoyed.
- Storage. Store leftovers of the dressed salad in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days for maximum freshness.
