Ingredients
• 1 pound (454g) of rotini or fusilli pasta
• 1 cup (150g) of cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium cucumber, diced
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup (150g) of crumbled feta cheese
• 1/2 cup (120ml) of olive oil
• 1/4 cup (60ml) of red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) of lemon juice
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) of dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25ml) of black pepper
Instructions
• Step 1: Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool completely.
• Step 2: In a large bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and sliced red onion.
• Step 3: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
• Step 4: Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture, and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
• Step 5: Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese, being careful not to break it up too much.
• Step 6: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the Greek pasta salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
• Step 7: Serve chilled or at room temperature, and enjoy the refreshing taste of the Mediterranean!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Chilling Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Cuisine: Americans
Keywords: Authentic Greek Pasta Salad