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Mediterranean Pasta Salad

I promise this Mediterranean pasta salad will be your go to side dish recipe this summer. It is loaded full of veggies, salty feta, and is lightly dressed in a simple homemade Greek dressing. 
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time28 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Greek, Mediterranean
Keyword: Greek pasta salad, greek pasta salad no mayo, greek pasta salad with feta, mediterranean pasta salad with feta
Servings: 8 people

Ingredients

  • 1 lb short grain pasta such as rotini, fusilli or cavatappi
  • 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives halved
  • 6.5 oz jar artichoke hearts finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup pickled onions
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 4 oz feta cheese

Homemade Greek dressing

  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp finely minced shallots
  • 1 1/2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  • In a liquid measuring cup, small mixing bowl or mason jar with a lid, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced shallot, honey, dijon mustard, oregano, salt and pepper. Use a whisk to mix the dressing or seal mason jar with lid and shake to combine ingredients. 
  • Cook pasta according to package instructions. Strain water and pour the warm pasta into the serving bowl. 
  • To the pasta, add cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, pickled onions, feta cheese, spinach and homemade dressing. Toss so everything is evenly coated in the dressing. 

Notes

Tip: toss the pasta with dressing while the pasta is still warm. This allows the pasta soak up the dressing better.