Greek Style Shell Pasta
Transform your pasta night with this vibrant and refreshing Greek Style Shell Pasta recipe. Perfectly al dente medium shell pasta serves as the base for a medley of crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, and tangy crumbled feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and a touch of garlic and oregano for authentic Mediterranean flair. It's a quick and easy dish that takes just 25 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal option for busy weeknights or effortless entertaining. Serve it as a satisfying main course or a crowd-pleasing side dish, either freshly made or chilled for even more flavor. Bursting with fresh ingredients and Greek-inspired flavors, this pasta salad is guaranteed to become a family favorite!
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Ingredients
- 12 oz Medium shell pasta
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 Cucumber, diced
- 0.75 cup Kalamata olives, halved
- 0.5 Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.75 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the shell pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
Step 2
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the parsley.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Step 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, Kalamata olives, red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.
Step 5
Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables. Gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Step 6
Sprinkle the chopped parsley on top and give the salad one final toss.
Step 7
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1209.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2622.9 |
| Total Fat 131.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 37.9g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 150.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5694.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 290.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 23.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 24.8g | |
| Protein 75.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1238.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2334.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories