Greek Pasta Salad is one of my favorite pasta salad dishes, with plenty of fresh veggies, creamy Feta cheese, and an amazing homemade Greek salad dressing! I LOVE a good easy pasta salad recipe, sometimes you just can’t beat that combination of tender pasta, with crunchy vegetables. This is the best Greek pasta salad recipe as it’s so easy to make and has a couple of unique additions that we just love. It may not be an authentic Greek salad, but this is my blog and I make the rules. 😉 It comes together in just 20 minutes, so it’s perfect for busy weeknight dinners, or for prepping lunches for the week. For more great pasta salad recipes, check out my Creamy Ranch Bowtie Pasta Salad Recipe, this Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad, or this BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad with Tomatoes, Zucchini & Corn, or get even more inspiration from my list of 30+ Pasta Salad Recipes!
Ingredients Needed:
Greek Pasta Salad
Pasta: I like to use Orzo pasta, but any kind of short pasta will work. Cucumber: freshly cubed cucumber will give an instantly fresh flavor and great texture to this salad. Cheese: get good quality Greek Feta cheese for the best flavor. Opt for PDO labelled Feta (you will see the red and yellow symbol that says Protected Designation of Origin). It is imported from Greece and of the highest quality! Olives: kalamata olives add a great salty and savory flavor, classic to Mediterranean cuisine. Sun-Dried Tomatoes: they add a rich and tangy flavor to the pasta salad. You can swap for fresh cherry tomatoes if you prefer. Fresh herbs: you can use fresh basil or fresh parsley for extra flavor if you wish. Pepper: freshly cracked black pepper will add a slight kick to the dish (be sure to add it to your tastes).
Dressing
Oil: use a good quality extra virgin olive oil for a classic Greek flavor. Lemon Juice: fresh lemon juice will work best, so get a fresh lemon and start squeezing! Seasoning: use kosher salt, dried oregano, and freshly pressed or minced garlic is all you need for this flavorful dressing.
How to Make Greek Pasta Salad
This recipe couldn’t be easier! Full instructions are included in the recipe card below.
Tips and Notes
Pasta. For the quantities used, this recipe will work best with short cut pasta or small pasta shapes. You can use any kind of pasta for this dish, but if you use a larger size of pasta, the overall texture will be different. Just be sure to cook the pasta al dente for the best results! Feta. Whatever you do, choose good (real!) salty Feta cheese. No pre-crumbled Feta cheese here. Buy a good block and crumble or cube some to add in and you won’t regret it. Fresh herbs. I love basil in this, but fresh parsley is another great addition. It adds a lovely pop of flavor but isn’t 100% necessary.
Greek Pasta Salad Variations
Mix up the veggies. You can use your favorite salad veggies here. Some chopped celery, green bell pepper, red onion, or sweetcorn would all add a slightly different flavor and texture to the salad. Sun-dried tomatoes. Maybe an unexpected ingredient, but I love the flavor in this dish more than fresh! Feel free to swap with fresh, halved cherry tomatoes if you prefer. Olive oil. olive oil adds more flavor than you might think, so use it if you can. If not, you can substitute with another oil, just keep in mind this will be a predominant flavor in the dressing. Lemon juice. as much as I feel lemon juice is a must here, you can swap it with red wine vinegar or white vinegar. (Like it tangy? You can even add a bit of both)! Dressing. You can swap the homemade dressing recipe for a bottle of store-bought Greek salad dressing in a pinch.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this classic pasta salad as a main dish for a lighter meal, or serve it on the side to make a complete meal of another main course like these Grilled Chicken Thighs, or Slow Cooker Chicken Breast. In our home, our dinner table is never without a side of bread. Some of our favorites are my Cheesy Garlic Bread, No Knead Artisan Bread, and my Homemade Breadsticks.
More Easy Pasta Recipes to Try
Creamy Chicken Spaghetti Bake
Italian Sausage Gnocchi Skillet
Green Chile Mac and Cheese
Creamy Crockpot Tortellini Soup
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