Simple Greek Pasta Salad
Pasta salad is a classic lunch or side dish that’s perfect for a spring picnic or backyard barbecue. Many people enjoy it as a quick lunch on the go, too! This Greek-inspired pasta salad takes ingredients like olives, cucumber, red onion, chickpeas, and feta cheese that go so well together.
Ingredients
Ingredients List:
Pasta Salad
- 2 ½ cups short pasta – we used rotini
- ½ medium red bell pepper, chopped
- ½ medium cucumber, chopped
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup black olives, sliced
- One 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup Stella Crumbled Feta Cheese
- 1 tbsp parsley, chopped
- Arugula or mixed greens to serve
Dressing
- 2 tbsp California Olive Ranch Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Napa Valley Naturals Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
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Cook the Pasta
Cook the pasta in boiling water according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse well with cold water to cool. -
Make the Salad & Dressing
In a large bowl, combine all of the salad ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk together all of the dressing ingredients. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated. -
Serve
Serve on a bed of arugula or mixed greens.