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Easy Greek Pasta Salad Recipe

Published: Mar 13, 2018 by Terri Gilson · Modified: Sep 2, 2021 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 19 Comments

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Have you ever brought a dish to a potluck and had no one eat it? Well, it's happened to me. And it's happened more than once. And it's not fun. In fact, it downright sucks. Maybe it's a timing thing or a table placement issue, but it's still disheartening to look over and see that your dish has barely been touched.

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If this has happened to you and you want to avoid it in the future, then make this Easy Greek Pasta Salad-  it is one of the best summer potluck dishes around! It's easy to prepare and always a hit at any potluck or BBQ.  And it's so simple. But aren't most good things in life?

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  • 🥘 Ingredients
  • 👪 Serving size
  • 🔪 Instructions
  • 📋 Greek Pasta Salad Recipe
  • 🥗 More Salad Recipes!

I think that is perhaps part of the issue when my food doesn't get eaten, I try to get too fancy and don't remember to stick to the KISS principle (Keep It Simple Stupid). But either way, I will go to great lengths in order to avoid bringing that food home.

During the course of the potluck, I find myself glancing over at the table, monitoring the progress of my dish. And if I see it's not getting eaten, I sort of go into a bit of panic mode. Out of pure desperation, I have actually asked people if they've tried the dish, then hinted to them how great it is and directed them to it's placement on the table. It's pathetic, I know, but I just can't stand to put all that work into something and have it just sit there or go to waste, especially when I know how damn good it is! And I definitely don't want to be taking it home.

Greek pasta salad on white plate with white bowl of Greek pasta salad in background, on blue surface

Potluck Fail!

I was taught that you don't take home your leftovers - they are for the host. So, unless your host insists you take it home, which is a sure sign of food failure, taking home your potluck leftovers is not only an admission of failure, it's tacky.

And it's really the same principal as purging stuff from my house. Once I drop that dish off on the potluck table, as far as I'm concerned, it's gone; I have officially parted with it. I don't want it back and have no more room for it in my life. Although my kids constantly beg me to bring leftovers home, I will do just about anything to avoid leaving a potluck with leftovers in tow, including abandonment. You'll be comforted to know that I never had to take this leftovers of this salad home.

🥘 Ingredients

What I love about this recipe is how simple the dressing is! All you need for this Greek pasta salad dressing is:

  • fresh garlic
  • freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • olive oil

For the salad part you need: 

  • pasta
  • red onion
  • tomatoes
  • cucumbers
  • feta (I use light/low-fat)
  • Kalamata olives (you can use regular sliced black olives, but the Kalamata olives are so much better!)

So, if you don't want to leave the potluck, shamelessly with leftovers in hand, then keep it simple and make this! It's such a yummy, refreshing and healthy summer salad, you'll be lucky if there's any left!

Greek pasta salad on white plate on blue surface

👪 Serving size

And if you are looking for summer BBQ side dish ideas, this healthy Greek Pasta Salad is perfect to whip up on a hot summer day. I double up the recipe if serving a large group. But you can scale it for any size group, including a family dinner. Just click on the serving size (highlighted in blue) on the recipe card, adjust for how many servings you'd like and the recipe will magically adjust! 

🔪 Instructions

You can make this pasta salad recipe a day ahead or prepare it quickly right before you need it - it doesn't take long. Oh and no oven required, just stove top!

Happy potlucking!

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📋 Greek Pasta Salad Recipe

A delicious and refreshing Greek pasta salad recipe made with feta, cucumbers, tomatoes and fresh herbs in only 20 minutes! It's WW friendly at only 5 points on the blue plan. Perfect summer BBQ or potluck idea!
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean
Keyword greek, mediterranean, pasta salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 123kcal
Author Terri Gilson
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups tri-color rotini or any spiral pasta
  • ¼ cup medium red onion diced
  • 1 large tomato diced
  • ½   a seedless cucumber diced
  • 1 red pepper seeded and diced
  • ¾ cup light feta cheese
  • ½ cup black Kalamata olives I also use the pre-sliced ones if I feel extra lazy -they don't look as nice, but they save you the hassle of dealing with pits and/or chopping
  • 4.5 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 4.5 teaspoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoon each chopped fresh mint and basil

Garnish

  • additional fresh basil and mint, as desired
  • fresh lemon wedges, if desired

Instructions

  • Cook pasta in water until tender, but still firm. Drain and rinse with cool water until cooled.
  • In large serving bowl, combine cooked pasta and remaining ingredients, tossing well. Serve.
  • May be refrigerated for up to 2 days.

Notes

👪 Serving size
 I double up the recipe if serving a large group. But you can scale it for any size group, including a family dinner. Just click on the serving size (highlighted in blue) on the recipe card, adjust for how many servings you'd like and the recipe will magically adjust! 
Nutrition Facts
📋 Greek Pasta Salad Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 cup)
Calories 123 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 12mg4%
Sodium 290mg13%
Potassium 122mg3%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 740IU15%
Vitamin C 24.2mg29%
Calcium 82mg8%
Iron 0.7mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 290mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 740IU | Vitamin C: 24.2mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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Comments

  1. chef mimi

    June 27, 2016 at 1:39 pm

    What lovely ingredients!

    Reply
    • Food Meanderings

      June 27, 2016 at 4:18 pm

      Thank you - yes, nice and summery and healthy!

      Reply
  2. Sue Slaght

    June 28, 2016 at 9:26 am

    I love Greek Salad ans this looks like a great way to make it into a complete meal. Best of all easy and that is the number one requirement for me. 🙂

    Reply
    • Food Meanderings

      June 28, 2016 at 2:14 pm

      Thanks, Sue! Yes, it can definitely be a complete meal-especially if you want to keep it vegetarian!

      Reply
  3. anotherday2paradise

    June 29, 2016 at 11:29 am

    Looks so yummy and easy too.

    Reply
    • Food Meanderings

      June 29, 2016 at 5:49 pm

      Thanks - yes, it's very easy and tasty!

      Reply
  4. apuginthekitchen

    June 29, 2016 at 4:57 pm

    Lovely blog and the salad is gorgeous. Thank you for following my blog also!!

    Reply
    • Food Meanderings

      June 29, 2016 at 5:48 pm

      Thank you -you as well!

      Reply
  5. Sheryl

    June 29, 2016 at 6:53 pm

    The Greek Salad looks wonderful. I've also gotten some of my favorite recipes from friends and co-workers.

    Reply
    • Food Meanderings

      June 29, 2016 at 7:58 pm

      Thanks, Sheryl! Yes, potlucks are one of the best sources for awesome recipe finds!

      Reply
  6. TheFirst365Days.com

    July 06, 2016 at 8:53 am

    Yum!! What great pictures and recipes. Look forward to following along. xoxo http://www.thefirst365days.com

    Reply
    • Food Meanderings

      July 06, 2016 at 9:29 am

      Thank you for following! I also look forward to following your blog!

      Reply
  7. Elaine

    March 16, 2018 at 8:44 am

    Terri, I can't imagine this salad being overlooked at a potluck. It would probably be the first to go, as who doesn't love pasta salad? And now that there are so many great choices in gluten-free pastas, this is a recipe that anyone can make. I love this Greek twist on traditional pasta salad!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      March 16, 2018 at 6:17 pm

      Thanks so much, Elaine! I really need to keep it simple (like this) when it comes to potlucks!

      Reply
  8. Nick @ GreekBoston.com

    March 16, 2018 at 9:30 am

    This is getting me excited for summer. I love a good BBQ and pasta salad is a staple! Of course, you can make it any time of year but it's better in the summer 🙂

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      March 16, 2018 at 6:18 pm

      I so agree, Nick!Thanks so much for stopping by 🙂

      Reply
  9. Kaitie

    March 16, 2018 at 10:40 am

    This looks perfect for a potluck (or just easy lunches for the week). And I agree - it’s ya key to bring home the leftovers UNLESS the hosts insist! 🙂

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      March 16, 2018 at 5:28 pm

      thanks, Kaitie!

      Reply
  10. Colleen

    March 16, 2018 at 9:22 pm

    This delicious salad would never be ignored at any potluck. It's fresh, pretty, and tasty AF! Great job, Terri.

    Reply

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