Description
This Greek Rigatoni Pasta Salad is a fresh and vibrant dish packed with Mediterranean flavors! Tender rigatoni pasta is tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, briny Kalamata olives, red onions, and creamy feta cheese, all coated in a tangy homemade Greek dressing. It’s perfect for potlucks, BBQs, or a quick meal-prep lunch. Ready in just 20 minutes, this pasta salad is as easy as it is delicious!
Ingredients
For the Pasta Salad:
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/3 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
For the Dressing:
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
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Cook the Pasta:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente (about 10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water to cool the pasta quickly. -
Prepare the Dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, oregano, garlic, salt, and black pepper until fully combined. -
Assemble the Salad:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, red onion, and feta cheese. -
Toss Everything Together:
Drizzle the prepared Greek dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated. -
Let the Flavors Meld (Optional):
For best results, refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to let the flavors develop. -
Garnish and Serve:
Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy chilled or at room temperature!
Notes
✔️ Make it ahead! This pasta salad tastes even better after sitting in the fridge for a few hours.
✔️ Need extra protein? Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas for a heartier meal.
✔️ Swap the pasta: If you don’t have rigatoni, use penne, rotini, or farfalle.
✔️ Dairy-free option: Use dairy-free feta or omit the cheese entirely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: Mixing, No-Bake
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg