Pioneer Woman Greek Pasta Salad Recipe

This Pioneer Woman Greek Pasta Salad Recipe is a fresh and tangy recipe, which is made with Kalamata olives and feta cheese. It’s the perfect side dish for a potluck or BBQ, ready in about 30 minutes.

Pioneer Woman Greek Pasta Salad Recipe Ingredients

• 16 oz. bow tie pasta
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 pt. grape tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1 1/2 cups chopped cucumber
• 1 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped
• 1/4 cup capers, drained (optional)
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs, such as mint, dill or parsley
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

How To Make Pioneer Woman Greek Pasta Salad Recipe

1. Cook the pasta: In a large pot of salted, boiling water, cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to cool it down completely.
2. Make the dressing: While the pasta cooks, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and dried oregano in a large serving bowl.
3. Marinate the vegetables: Add the halved tomatoes and chopped red onion to the dressing and let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes.
4. Combine the salad: To the bowl, add the cooled pasta, cucumber, olives, optional capers, and fresh herbs. Mix well to combine and coat everything in the dressing.
5. Garnish and serve: Top the salad with the crumbled feta cheese just before serving.

Recipe Tips

• How to keep pasta salad from getting dry? If making the salad more than a few hours ahead, you might want to reserve about a quarter of the dressing and toss it in just before serving to freshen it up and add moisture.
• Can I make this ahead of time? Yes, this salad is great for making ahead. For the best texture, you can store the dressing, cooked pasta, and chopped vegetables in separate containers in the fridge and toss everything together before serving.
• What’s the best pasta for this salad? A pasta with plenty of nooks and crannies to hold the dressing is ideal. Bow tie (farfalle) is a great choice, but rotini, penne, or fusilli would also work well.
• Why rinse the pasta with cold water? Rinsing the pasta for a cold salad is crucial. It stops the cooking process immediately to prevent it from getting mushy, and it cools the pasta down so it doesn’t wilt the fresh vegetables or warm the dressing.

What To Serve With Greek Pasta Salad

This bright and flavorful salad is a fantastic side dish for many summer meals.

• Grilled Chicken or Lamb Kebabs
• A simple grilled salmon or steak
• Hamburgers or hot dogs
• As a light vegetarian main course on its own

How To Store Greek Pasta Salad

• Refrigerate: Store leftover pasta salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to 3 days, though the vegetables may lose some of their crispness over time.

Greek Pasta Salad Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 380 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Protein: 9g
• Fat: 19g
• Saturated Fat: 5g
• Sodium: 980mg
• Fiber: 4g
• Sugar: 6g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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