Kittencal’s Creamy Greek-Style Pasta Salad

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1
Kittencal's Creamy Greek-Style Pasta Salad recipe packed with flavors of cucumber, tomato, green bell pepper, red onion, feta cheese, and kalamata olives in a dressing that brightens the dish
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Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb dry rotini pasta
1 small cucumber ( peeled , seeded and chopped )
2 tomatoes , chopped
1 green bell pepper , seeded and chopped
1 small red onion , chopped ( or use 5-6 green onion , chopped )
1/2 cup sliced kalamata olive
1 1/2 cups cubed feta cheese ( you will need more for the dressing )
salt ( to taste )
fresh ground black pepper ( to taste )
1 fresh garlic clove ( or use 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder )
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons dried oregano ( or use 2 teaspoons Greek seasoning in place of oregano and basil )
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon sugar
1/3 cup mayonnaise ( more if needed mixed in the salad at the end )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
553
Sugar
7g
Fat
38g
The Kittencal's Creamy Greek-Style Pasta Salad is a simple and delicious pasta salad recipe that is packed with flavor. It combines the fresh flavors of cucumber, tomato, green bell pepper, red onion, feta cheese, and kalamata olives in a dressing that brightens the dish. This satisfying salad recipe can be served as a side dish or eaten on its own. It's perfect for picnics, potlucks, and backyard barbeques.

Instructions

1.Cook the pasta as directed on the package, rinse with cold water and drain well.
2.In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cucumber, tomatoes, green bell pepper, red onion and Kalamata olives.
3.In a medium bowl, whisk the garlic, olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, dried basil, sugar, crumbled feta cheese, salt, and fresh ground black pepper until well combined.
4.Add mayonnaise and whisk until the dressing becomes creamy.
5.Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss until the pasta and vegetables are evenly coated.
6.Top the salad with cubed feta cheese and ground black pepper. Chill for a few hours before serving.
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PROS

The Kittencal’s Creamy Greek-Style Pasta Salad recipe is full of nutrition, healthy fats, fiber and vitamins, perfect for vegans and vegetarians.

The ingredients are easily available and can be found in any grocery store or farmer’s market.

CONS

Though it’s a healthy salad recipe, it’s still high in calorie and salt content, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

This recipe contains mayonnaise and therefore may not be suitable for those with certain dietary restrictions.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The Kittencal’s Creamy Greek-Style Pasta Salad is a healthy recipe as it offers a rich source of fiber, vitamins and minerals.
The vegetables used in the recipe are low in calories, rich in antioxidants and vitamins.
The Kalamata olives contain healthy fats that are good for heart health.

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