Greek Pasta Salad

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

This Greek pasta salad with penne, juicy tomatoes, cucumber, and feta in a tangy dressing has all the refreshing flavors of a classic Greek salad!

Ingredients

2 cups penne pasta
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste
10 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
1/2 cucumber, sliced
1/2 cup sliced black olives
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions

1 Gather the ingredients.
2 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in penne and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes; rinse with cold water and drain well.
3 Whisk olive oil, vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; set aside.
4 Combine pasta, tomatoes, green and red peppers, onion, cucumber, olives, and feta cheese in a large bowl. Pour vinaigrette over pasta mixture and mix well.
5 For best flavor, cover salad and chill in the refrigerator before serving to allow flavors to blend. Enjoy!