Greek Rotini Pasta Ww Friendly

Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant and refreshing Greek Rotini Pasta Salad, a WW-friendly recipe that’s as delicious as it is wholesome! Packed with hearty whole wheat rotini, crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy kalamata olives, and creamy fat-free feta, this pasta salad offers a medley of flavors inspired by classic Mediterranean cuisine. Tossed in a light and zesty homemade Greek dressing featuring extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and aromatic oregano, this dish is a celebration of simplicity and bold taste. Perfect for a quick 20-minute meal prep, it’s an ideal option for lunch, picnics, or a light dinner. Low in points yet high in flavor, this make-ahead pasta salad is sure to become a go-to favorite for weight-watchers and pasta lovers alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 oz whole wheat rotini pasta
• 1 medium, diced cucumber
• 1.5 cups, halved cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 small, thinly sliced red onion
• 0.33 cup, pitted and sliced kalamata olives
• 0.5 cup, crumbled fat-free feta cheese
• 1.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp, freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 clove, minced garlic
• 0.5 tsp, or to taste salt
• 0.25 tsp, or to taste black pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped (optional) fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the whole wheat rotini pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool the pasta quickly. Set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooking, prepare the vegetables by dicing the cucumber, halving the cherry tomatoes, and slicing the red onion thinly. Set aside.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the Greek dressing.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled rotini pasta, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and kalamata olives. Toss gently to mix.

Step 5

Drizzle the Greek dressing over the pasta and vegetables, then toss again to coat everything evenly.

Step 6

Sprinkle the crumbled fat-free feta cheese over the pasta salad and gently fold it in. If desired, garnish with freshly chopped parsley for added flavor and color.

Step 7

Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.

Step 8

Refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 15-20 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(758.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1400.3

Total Fat 46.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 21.4mg	0%
Sodium 3671.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 193.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.4g	0%
Total Sugars 15.6g
Protein 53.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 803.2mg	0%
Iron 10.3mg	0%
Potassium 1174.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.8%

Protein: 15.3%

Carbs: 54.9%