Rachel Steenland is a vegan blogger and recipe developer who is on a mission to shake up the world through the power of plants, by sharing tasty and easy 100% plant-based recipes to resources to help you live a vegan lifestyle. In this article, she shares her recipe for Greek Pasta Salad, the perfect side dish for a complete meal!
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Indulge in the delightful fusion of Greek flavors with this crowd-pleasing side dish featuring a homemade Greek dressing. Packed with the goodness of fresh vegetables and boasting the authentic taste of Greek food, this recipe is a celebration of simplicity with its straightforward instructions and simple ingredients. Prepare it in advance to discover that the next day, the flavors harmonize even more, making it a perfect choice for a convenient and delicious addition to any gathering or meal.
Ingredients You’ll Need For this Greek Salad Recipe
- Dry pasta (I used Trottole but any curly or tube-type pasta will work)
- Olive oil
- Cherry tomatoes
- Garlic cloves
- Creamy feta cheese (Vegan)
- Spinach
- Green bell pepper
- Kalamata olives
- Red onion
- Fresh Oregano
Dressing Ingredients
To make a simple dressing you’ll need:
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Fresh lemon juice
- Salt & ground black pepper
How To Make This Simple Pasta Salad
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain, and then set cooked pasta aside to cool. Pop into the fridge or freezer for a few minutes.
- Into a skillet over medium heat, at olive oil, tomatoes, and garlic, sauté until tomatoes and garlic are gently cooked, about 5 minutes. If you prefer, you can keep the juicy tomatoes and garlic raw.
- Into a large bowl, add pasta salad dressing ingredients and stir to combine.
- Into a salad bowl, add cooked pasta, tomato and garlic, vegan feta, spinach, green bell pepper, kalamata olives, red onion, and oregano. Drizzle with the homemade dressing and stir to combine.
Serve cold or at room temperature as a meal or side. Store in an airtight container in the fridge and consume within three days. Enjoy the tangy flavors of this easy recipe!
Greek Pasta Salad – Recipe Card
Easy Greek-Inspired Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 2 cups dry pasta - I used Trottole but any curly or tube-type pasta will work
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes - halved
- 2 –4 garlic cloves - sliced
- 1 block - 7oz/200g vegan feta, cut into small cubes
- 1 cup spinach
- 3/4 cup green bell pepper - chopped
- 3/4 cup kalamata olives - halved
- 1/4 cup red onion - diced
- 1 sprig fresh oregano leaves - chopped
Dressing
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice - juice of one medium lemon
- Salt & freshly ground black pepper - to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain, and then set cooked pasta aside to cool. Pop into the fridge or freezer for a few minutes.
- Into a skillet over medium heat, at olive oil, tomatoes and garlic, sauté until tomatoes and garlic are gently cooked, about 5 minutes. If you prefer, you can keep the tomatoes and garlic raw.
- Into a small bowl, add pasta salad dressing ingredients and stir to combine.
- Into a salad bowl, add cooked pasta, tomato and garlic, vegan feta, spinach, green bell pepper, kalamata olives, red onion and oregano. Drizzle with dressing and stir to combine.
Notes
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