The Ultimate Fresh Greek Pasta Salad | Easy & Delicious!

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole grain pasta

💰Cheaper: pasta

Whole grain pasta is more nutritious.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat feta cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Low-fat feta reduces calories; ricotta is often cheaper.

Cook bow tie pasta in salted water until al dente according to package instructions.

Drain pasta into a colander and rinse under cold water to cool and prevent sticking.

In a mason jar, combine red wine vinegar, grated garlic, dried oregano, sea salt, black pepper, and extra virgin olive oil; shake until well combined.

Chop half of an English cucumber and add to a serving bowl.

Chop one bell pepper and add to the bowl, removing tops and seeds first.

Slice cherry tomatoes in half using two lids and add to the bowl.

Chop one small red onion finely and add to the bowl.

Roughly chop 1/2 cup of pitted kalamata olives and add to the bowl.

Add 1 cup of crumbled feta cheese to the bowl.

Add a couple tablespoons of juice from the kalamata olives to the salad.

Drizzle dressing over the salad to taste and toss to combine.

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for flavors to meld.

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