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Greek Pasta Salad

Cultural Context

Greek Pasta Salad, or Horiatiki Pasta, is a vibrant dish that reflects the Mediterranean diet, rich in fresh vegetables and healthy fats. It's commonly served as a side dish or light meal, especially during warm months, and is popular at gatherings and picnics. The combination of flavors and textures makes it a refreshing choice for any occasion.

GreekGRside
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 pound rotini noodles
2 roma tomatoes
1 english cucumber
1/2 red onion
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
juice from 1 lemon
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 cup feta cheese
1/3 cup sliced black olives

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.

1

Bring a pot of water to a boil.

2

Add 1 pound of rotini noodles to the boiling water and cook according to package directions.

3

Strain the noodles using a strainer and spray with cold water to cool them down faster.

4

Set the cooled noodles aside.

5

Dice 2 roma tomatoes, 1 english cucumber, and 1/2 red onion into smaller pieces and set aside.

6

In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/3 cup red wine vinegar, juice from 1 lemon, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 2 teaspoons honey, 2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 1 teaspoon oregano to make the dressing.

7

Whisk the dressing together until combined.

8

Add the cooled noodles to the dressing and stir to combine.

9

Add the diced vegetables and 1/2 cup feta cheese to the bowl.

10

Add 1/3 cup sliced black olives and stir everything together to coat with the dressing.

11

Cover the bowl with cling wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmixing

Equipment Needed

potstrainerbowlwhisk

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

Horiatiki PastaMediterranean Pasta Salad

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