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Greek pasta salad bowl

Greek Pasta Salad

A fresh mediterranean twist on an American classic. This will be a huge hit at your next cookout or family gathering!
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Greek, Mediterranean
Servings 15

Ingredients
  

For Pasta Base

  • 4-6 oz deli package fresh Kalamata and/or Castelvetrano olives pitted and halved
  • 1 package cherry tomato (I prefer a tri-color medley) halved
  • 1 cucumber (English or Persian) sliced and halved
  • 1 green Pepper chopped
  • ½ small red Onion sliced thin (use mandolin if possible)
  • 1 block feta cheese
  • 1 box farfalle (Bowtie) Pasta cooked and drained

For Dressing

  • 2 cups extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar can substitute with white balsamic vinegar too
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tbsp honey add more to taste
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp dried dill
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp fresh ground black papper

Instructions
 

  • Boil pasta to al dente (do not overcook!) and drain. Allow to fully cool. Sometimes I pop the pasta in the colander right into the fridge for 20-30 minutes while I finish cutting up all the veggies.
  • While the pasta is cooking, combine and whisk all dressing ingredients in a small bowl; alternatively, add all dressing ingredients to a mason jar, add the lid, and shake until the dressing ingredients are fully combined. Add more/less honey and salt to taste. Set dressing aside.
  • Rinse and chop all veggies to desired length.
  • Add drained pasta to a big bowl or serving dish; add the chopped veggies and drizzle desired amount of dressing on top. I like to reserve some of the dressing to drizzle on top, just before serving, since the pasta and veggies will soak up a lot of the dressing.
  • Stir the pasta mixture until the dressing is fully incorporated. Set the pasta in the fridge for at least one hour so it is completely cooled before serving. If possible, make the pasta the night before the event for maximum flavor and coldness!