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Zesty Greek Olive Pasta Salad That'll Brighten Your Day

This vibrant Greek pasta salad is bursting with fresh flavors and zesty lemon dressing. It's the perfect dish to brighten any day!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil Use high-quality oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons red grape juice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons tahini or mayo Choose one
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • to taste kosher salt
  • to taste black pepper
Salad
  • 1 shallot sliced
  • 1/2 cup mixed fresh herbs (basil, oregano, dill)
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts toasted
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes Optional for heat
  • 8 ounces short cut pasta
  • 1 cup mixed Greek olives pitted
  • 1 cup bell peppers chopped
  • 1 cup chopped cucumber
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 can canned chickpeas drained
  • 1/4 cup sliced pepperoncini
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled (To top before serving)

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. Whisk together dressing ingredients.
  3. Combine cooked pasta with remaining salad ingredients.
  4. Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.
  5. Top with feta cheese before serving.

Notes

For best flavor, let the salad sit for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.