Ah, the days of warmer weather are slowly making their way back to us! And you know what that means… more outdoor time! More time for exploring, having fun, and eating good food! Because let’s face it, food tastes better when you’re outside. When you’re ready to cool down and fill up, grab some of this Summer Greek Pasta Salad! It’s packed with satisfying bow tie pasta, crunchy and juicy veggies, and a tangy yet citrusy dressing that will make all of your wildest summer dreams come true! Sprinkle some creamy feta cheese over your Summer Greek Pasta Salad and you’ve got yourself a flavor adventure waiting to be explored! Summer tastes even better with this on the menu!
Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) box bow tie pasta
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- juice of 1 lemon
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups cucumber, chopped
- 1 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped
- 1/4 cup capers, optional, drained
- 1/2 cup fresh herbs, such as mint, dill, or parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Directions
Step 1 –In a large pot of salted, boiling water, cook the pasta to al dente, according to the package directions.
Step 2 –Drain the pasta, rinse with cold water, and let it cool.
Step 3 –While the pasta is cooking, in a large bowl, whisk the olive oil, the vinegar, the lemon juice, the salt, the black pepper, and the dried oregano together.
Step 4 –Add the tomatoes and the red onions to the dressing mixture and let them sit for 10 minutes.
Step 5 –Add the cooled pasta, the cucumbers, the olives, the capers, and the herbs to the onion mixture and mix well to combine.
Step 6 –Top the pasta salad with the crumbled feta cheese.
Step 7 –Serve.