Description
Greek Spaghetti Salad is a vibrant Mediterranean twist on pasta salad, featuring al dente spaghetti tossed with fresh vegetables, tangy feta, olives, and a zesty homemade dressing. Perfect for warm weather gatherings or light lunches.
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Rinse under cold water and drain well.
- Slice cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber, thinly slice red onion, and chop parsley.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled spaghetti, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is well coated.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can make this salad up to a day in advance for even better flavor.
- Swap feta with a vegan alternative to make it plant-based.
- Whole wheat or gluten-free pasta can be used as a substitute.
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
