Greek Pasta Salad

Name: Greek Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 (16-ounce) package short pasta; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon oregano; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; 3/4 English cucumber, diced; 2 tomatoes, sliced; 1/2 cup black olives, pitted; 1/2 cup feta cheese, cubed

Quick Easy Vegetarian

Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 12 servings

About

Greek Pasta Salad takes a refreshing and hearty take on a summertime cookout classic! Tender-cooked pasta is nestled with tangy olives, sharp feta cheese, and garden vegetables with a dressing infused with oregano and olive oil. Greek Pasta Salad adds a magnificent touch of the Mediterranean to barbeques or afternoon snacks. You can even make it a full meal with some grilled chicken on top.

Ingredients

1 (16-ounce) package short pasta
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon oregano
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
3/4 English cucumber, diced
2 tomatoes, sliced
1/2 cup black olives, pitted
1/2 cup feta cheese, cubed

Directions

Step 1 -In a large pot of salted, boiling water, cook the pasta to al dente, according to package instructions.

Step 2 -Drain the pasta and set it aside.

Step 3 -In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, the olive oil, the garlic powder, the oregano, the salt, and the pepper to taste.

Step 4 -In a large salad bowl, toss the pasta, the dressing, the cucumbers, the tomatoes, the black olives, and the feta cheese together.

Step 5 -Refrigerate and serve cold.

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