Delicious Greek Pasta Salad Recipe

This Greek-alicious Pasta Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that combines Mediterranean flavors with pasta. Made with fresh vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and a homemade dressing, this salad is perfect for summer gatherings or as a light and satisfying meal. The combination of crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, briny olives, and creamy feta cheese creates a harmonious balance of flavors. The dressing, made with lemon juice, olive oil, and herbs, adds a refreshing and zesty touch. Ready in just 30 minutes, this Greek-inspired pasta salad is sure to impress!

Ingredients

• 8 ounces fusilli pasta
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
• 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Cook the fusilli pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, parsley, and basil.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
4. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss well to coat all the ingredients in the dressing.
5. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together and the salad to chill.
6. Serve chilled and enjoy!

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