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Fresh Greek Pasta Salad Recipe Easy Zesty Lemon Herb Vinaigrette Ideas

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A bright and refreshing Greek pasta salad featuring fresh veggies, tangy feta, and a zesty lemon herb vinaigrette. Perfect for quick meals, potlucks, or picnics.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces (340g) short pasta like rotini or penne
  • 1 large cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup (about 150g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced and soaked in cold water
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  • 6 ounces (170g) feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (optional)
  • ¼ cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice of 1 large lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 12 ounces (340g) of pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 9-11 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  2. Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop cooking and cool it down.
  3. While the pasta cooks, dice 1 large cucumber, halve 1 cup (150g) cherry tomatoes, thinly slice ¼ cup red onion (soak in cold water for 5 minutes), and slice ½ cup Kalamata olives.
  4. In a small bowl or jar, combine ¼ cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil, juice of 1 large lemon (about 3 tablespoons), 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard, and salt and pepper to taste. Whisk or shake vigorously until emulsified.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chopped veggies, 6 ounces (170g) crumbled feta, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (optional). Pour the vinaigrette over and toss gently but thoroughly to coat evenly.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
  7. Let the salad rest in the fridge for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. It can also be served immediately if short on time.

Notes

Soak the red onion in cold water to reduce sharpness. Toss pasta with a teaspoon of olive oil after rinsing if it seems sticky. Fresh lemon juice is preferred over bottled for best flavor. Salad tastes better after chilling but can be served immediately.

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