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Easy Greek Pasta Salad with Zesty Feta Dressing

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Make this refreshing and light Greek pasta salad packed with Mediterranean flavors. It is simple to prepare and perfect for picnics, potlucks, or quick weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound rotini or bowtie pasta
  • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 English cucumber, chopped
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse immediately with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
  2. While the pasta cooks, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and Kalamata olives.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to coat everything evenly.
  5. Fold in the crumbled feta cheese.
  6. Cover the salad and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

  • You can prepare the dressing up to two days ahead of time.
  • If you plan to make this ahead, reserve half of the feta cheese to stir in just before serving to keep it from dissolving into the dressing.
  • For a non-vegetarian option, you can add 1 cup of cooked, cubed chicken breast.

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