Z’s Easy Greek Pasta Salad – “the Crowd Pleaser”

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2

Z's Easy Greek Pasta Salad - "the Crowd Pleaser"

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 lb cooked fusilli ( multicolor )
	8 ounces feta ( French style is best , but any will do )
	12 ounces cherry tomatoes , halved ( about 2 cups )
	1/4 lb pit-less kalamata olive , halved
	1/4 cup fresh basil
	1 teaspoon dried oregano
	2 -4 pinches fresh ground black pepper , to taste
	1 pinch cayenne pepper ( if you like )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

346

Sugar

Fat

17g

Z's Easy Greek Pasta Salad is a colorful, flavorful, and easy to make salad that is perfect for a variety of occasions. This salad can be served as a light lunch or as a side dish to grilled meats or fish. It is also a great option for picnics, potlucks, or any event where you need to feed a crowd. The combination of fusilli pasta, feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, olives, basil, oregano, black pepper, and cayenne pepper creates a delicious balance of flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds wanting more. This recipe is also very versatile, and you can make adjustments to it based on your preferences or the ingredients you have on hand.

Instructions

1.	Cook fusilli pasta according to package instructions. Rinse with cold water and drain.
2.	In a large bowl, crumble the feta cheese and add halved cherry tomatoes and kalamata olives.
3.	Toss the pasta with the feta mixture. Add fresh basil, dried oregano, fresh ground black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
4.	Mix well and refrigerate for an hour before serving.

PROS

Z’s Easy Greek Pasta Salad is an easy to make, crowd-pleasing recipe that is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or any occasion.

The combination of fusilli pasta, feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, olives, and spices is delicious and flavorful.

CONS

The salad has a high salt content due to the added feta and olives.

Individuals who are sensitive to sodium should consume this salad in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This salad is a great source of protein, vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, which is a powerful antioxidant that promotes heart health and reduces the risk of cancer.
Olives are high in monounsaturated fatty acids, which are good for heart health and cholesterol levels.
Feta cheese is a good source of calcium and protein.