Greek Pasta Salad with Feta Dressing
This Greek Pasta Salad with Feta Dressing is fresh, vibrant, and packed with Mediterranean flavor. Creamy, tangy, and easy to make in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- - 12 oz bowtie farfalle pasta, cooked and cooled
- - 1½ cups cherry tomatoes halved
- - 1 cucumber diced
- - ½ cup kalamata olives halved
- - ½ red onion finely diced
- - ½ cup green bell pepper diced (optional)
- - ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
- - 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
**For the Feta Dressing:**
- - ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- - ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt
- - ¼ cup olive oil
- - 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- - 1 garlic clove minced
- - 1 tsp dried oregano
- - Salt and pepper to taste
- - 1–2 tbsp water or milk to thin (if needed)
Instructions
- Cook bowtie pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside to cool.
- In a blender or food processor, add feta, Greek yogurt, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. Thin with water or milk if needed.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, red onion, and bell pepper.
- Pour the feta dressing over the salad and toss until well coated.
- Top with additional crumbled feta and chopped parsley.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- Use high-quality feta in brine for best taste.
- Add grilled chicken or chickpeas for a protein boost.
- Pasta should be rinsed in cold water to prevent sticking.
- This salad is best served cold or at room temperature.
- Add grilled chicken or chickpeas for a protein boost.
- Pasta should be rinsed in cold water to prevent sticking.
- This salad is best served cold or at room temperature.