Greek pasta salad is an easy side dish full of farfalle pasta, kalamata olives, red onion, cherry tomatoes, artichokes, and Greek dressing! Oh, and we can't forget the salty, tangy feta cheese! The next time you need a quick and easy side dish, whip up some Greek pasta salad because the flavor combination is refreshing and perfect for summer!
Easy Greek Pasta Salad Recipe
This quick and easy Greek pasta salad is the perfect last-minute side dish! It only takes 15 minutes to throw together and it's packed with healthy and flavorful ingredients!
Whether you're heading to a BBQ, potluck, or family gathering, this guilt-free pasta salad recipe is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Give it a try next time you need a summer side dish in a snap!
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🥘 Ingredients
Cook your pasta just until al dente. Since it is a cool dish, rinsing the pasta under cold water not only helps to keep it from cooking further but to keep it from sticking together as well!
- Farfalle Pasta – 12 ounces cooked per package instructions, drained, and rinsed with cool water
- Artichoke Hearts – 14 ounces of quartered artichoke hearts, not the marinated variety.
- Cherry Tomatoes – 1 ½cups, sliced or quartered.
- Kalamata Olives – ½ a cup, sliced or quartered.
- Feta Cheese – 4 ounces, crumbled.
- Red Onion – ¼ cup, peeled and thinly sliced.
- Greek Salad Dressing – 12 ounces of your favorite brand of Greek salad dressing.
- Salt & Pepper – To taste.
*Be sure to see the recipe card below for ingredients, amounts & instructions!*
🔪 How To Make Greek Pasta Salad
Cooking the noodles is the hardest part! Just toss your al dente pasta in a mixing bowl with the other ingredients and you're good to go!
- Combine ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients.(12 ounces of farfalle pasta, 14 ounces of quartered artichoke hearts, 1 ½ cups of cherry tomatoes, ½ a cup of kalamata olives, ¼ cup of red onion, 12 ounces Greek salad dressing, salt & pepper to taste, and 4 ounces of feta cheese).
- Mix. Use a silicone spatula or large spoon to mix all the ingredients until thoroughly combined.
- Serve. Serve immediately. Garnish with extra crumbled feta and fresh ground black pepper if desired.
Greek pasta salad is a versatile side dish you can serve with just about anything. It's always nice to pair something light like this with a meaty main course like pork loin or baked chicken. Enjoy!
💭 Angela's Tips & Recipe Notes
- Al dente pasta works best for most pasta salads! The tender noodles can take in some of the dressing, making them more flavorful.
- Greek pasta salad can be made up to 24 hours in advance. Wait until ready to serve to add the dressing.
- Storing: Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 2-3 days.
😋 More Easy Side Dishes
- Crockpot Mac and Cheese
- Wedge Salad
- Caprese Salad
- Oven Garlic Bread
- Macaroni and Tomatoes
- Asian Cucumber Salad
📋 Recipe
Greek Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 12 oz farfalle bowtie pasta (cooked per package instructions, drained, and rinsed with cool water)
- 14 oz artichoke hearts (quartered, not the marinated variety)
- 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes (sliced or quartered)
- ½ cup kalamata olives (sliced or quartered)
- 4 oz feta cheese (crumbled)
- ¼ cup red onion (peeled and thinly sliced)
- 12 oz Greek salad dressing (your favorite brand)
- each, salt & pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all of your Greek pasta salad ingredients.12 oz farfalle bowtie pasta, 14 oz artichoke hearts, 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, ½ cup kalamata olives, ¼ cup red onion, 12 oz Greek salad dressing, each, salt & pepper, 4 oz feta cheese
- Toss or mix until all of the ingredients are evenly distributed and well coated with the dressing.
- Serve immediately. Garnish with extra crumbled feta and freshly ground black pepper if desired.
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Notes
- The nutritional values will change depending on your choice of dressing so all nutritional information is approximate.
- Al dente pasta works best for most pasta salads! The tender noodles can take in some of the dressing, making them more flavorful.
- Greek pasta salad can be made up to 24 hours in advance. Wait until ready to serve to add the dressing.
- Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container and refrigerated for 2-3 days.
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Angela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma's kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love!
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