Description
This Great Greek Pasta Salad is a flavorful and satisfying dish perfect for a light lunch or as a side for dinner. Loaded with fresh veggies, tangy feta cheese, and a zesty dressing, it’s a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon white sugar
Salad:
- 2 1/2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
- 3 cups fresh sliced mushrooms
- 15 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup sliced red bell peppers
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1 (4 ounce) can whole black olives
- 3/4 cup sliced pepperoni sausage, cut into strips (Optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- Whisk olive oil, vinegar, garlic powder, basil, oregano, black pepper, and sugar together in a large bowl.
- Add cooked pasta, mushrooms, tomatoes, red peppers, feta cheese, green onions, olives, and pepperoni.
- Cover, and chill 2 hours or overnight.
- Serve and enjoy!
Prepare all the necessary ingredients for the salad.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, dried basil, dried oregano, black pepper, and sugar. Whisk until well blended.
Combine the cooked elbow macaroni, sliced mushrooms, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red bell peppers, crumbled feta cheese, chopped green onions, whole black olives, and sliced pepperoni in the bowl with the dressing. Toss everything together until evenly coated.
Once mixed, cover the salad bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld.
When ready to serve, give the salad a final toss and enjoy this Great Greek Pasta Salad!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 746
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1279mg
- Fat: 56g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 38g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
