Kick off the summer season with this ultimate Greek pasta salad recipe from Natashas Kitchen on YouTube! It’s fresh, flavorful, and tastes so delicious! It’s so quick and easy to put together and it’s perfect for any summer gatherings or potluck parties. I personally like this over brunch with my family and it’s always a hit.
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So, if you’re looking for something to bring to those potlucks or just want a bowl of fresh salad, try this recipe today! Learn how to make it by watching the video below for the step by step instructions.
Ingredients:
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 2 cups English cucumber, diced
- (1 1/2 cups) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
Greek Salad Dressing:
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 3 garlic cloves, grated
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 – 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
Directions:
Step 1
To start, cook your pasta according to its package instructions. After cooking, drain the pasta into a colander and set aside. Next, make the dressing. Combine 1/3 cup red wine vinegar, grated garlic, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp fine sea salt, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, and 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil in a jug, and mix until well combined. Set aside.
Step 2
Now, start building the pasta bowl. Add the drained pasta into a large bowl followed by the chopped English cucumber, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, finely chopped parsley, and 1 cup of crumbled feta cheese. Once done, drizzle the dressing on top (add this to taste), then mix the salad. Serve and enjoy!