Description
This Mediterranean Pasta Salad is packed with juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, tender pasta, fresh spinach, and salty olives tossed with creamy feta and homemade Greek dressing. It’s an easy, flavor-packed dish perfect for potlucks, meal prep, or a light dinner.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces pasta
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
- 1 cup sliced and quartered cucumbers
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1/2 cup sliced pitted green olives
- 1/2 cup sliced pitted black olives
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup homemade Greek salad dressing
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2. In a small bowl or jar with a lid, combine olive oil, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Whisk or shake until fully blended to make the Greek salad dressing.
3. In a large bowl, add the cooled pasta, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, spinach, green olives, and black olives.
4. Drizzle about 1/2 cup of the Greek dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
5. Add the crumbled feta cheese and additional dressing if desired. Season with salt and pepper to taste and gently toss until just combined. Serve immediately or chill before serving.
Notes
For best flavor, allow the Mediterranean pasta salad to chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Add grilled chicken or chickpeas to make it a heartier main dish.
Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary depending on ingredients used.