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Chopped Greek Pasta Salad
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Chopped Greek Pasta Salad

Chopped Greek Pasta Salad with tangy feta dressing comes together in just 30 minutes. Enjoy this make-ahead, healthy pasta salad for cookouts, potlucks, or easy weekday lunches. 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: greek, Mediterranean
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 6
Author: Jamie Vespa MS, RD

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dry pasta (~8 oz.) (I suggest a small shape, such as ditalini, cavatelli, or small shells)
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved or quartered
  • 3/4 cup marinated artichoke hearts, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 English cucumber, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/3 cup pitted sliced black olives
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill or parsley (or both)
  • Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional add-ins: canned tuna or chickpeas, grilled chicken or rotisserie chicken

Zesty Feta Dressing

  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp. crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 2 tsp. honey
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. cracked black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions, until al dente. Drain, rinse under cold water, and transfer to a large bowl. Lightly drizzle with olive oil to prevent the noodles from sticking together.
  • Meanwhile, prepare Zesty Feta Dressing by combining all dressing ingredients in a blender (any size blender or immersion blender will work) and blend until homogenous.
  • Add remaining pasta salad ingredients to the bowl with pasta, and season with kosher salt and black pepper.
    Add the dressing and toss to combine. Garnish with additional fresh herbs, if desired.

Notes

  • Make it a meal. Turn this pasta salad into a meal by adding flaked canned tuna, grilled chicken, or chickpeas.
  • Make-Ahead + Store. Enjoy leftovers for up to 3 to 4 days. To rehydrate the noodles after refrigeration, add an extra drizzle of olive oil before serving. Alternatively, make a double batch of the feta dressing to add at a later time.
  • Serving Suggestions. This salad goes great with burgers, grilled chicken or fish, or sandwiches. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1.25cups | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4.5g | Sodium: 560mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 4g