Delicious and Easy Greek Pasta Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups penne pasta
• 0.67 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 0.25 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• salt and pepper to taste
• 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 small red onion, chopped
• 0.5 cucumber, sliced
• 0.5 cup sliced black olives
• 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

1. Prepare all the necessary ingredients for the salad and dressing.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package directions, usually around 10 minutes, until al dente. Rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process and drain thoroughly.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to create the Greek vinaigrette.
4. In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, diced green bell peppers, diced red bell peppers, thinly sliced red onion, chopped cucumber, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese. Pour the prepared vinaigrette over the pasta mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
5. For optimal flavor, cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together beautifully. Serve chilled and enjoy this delightful Greek pasta salad!

Nutrition

• Calories: 307 kcal
• Fat Content: 24 g
• Fiber Content: 2 g
• Sugar Content: 3 g
• Sodium Content: 258 mg
• Protein Content: 5 g
• Cholesterol Content: 14 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 19 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g