Greek Whole Wheat Pasta (RECIPE)

Greek Whole Wheat Pasta (RECIPE)

Ingredients

Pasta

• 1 pound whole wheat pasta I use rotini (the curly kind)
• 1 green bell pepper seeds removed, diced
• 1 small red onion thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup kalamata olives pitted and sliced
• 1 6 ounce container crumbled feta cheese
• 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes quartered or sliced in half
• 1 English cucumber or 3 mini cucumbers cut in half slices

Dressing

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (use Kasandrinos)
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar you can also use balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

• 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season with salt. Once the water starts to boil, add pasta and cook according to its boxed directions. Once pasta is cooked, drain and let cool.

• 2. In the meantime add all of the dressing ingredients to a large bowl. Whisk together until well combined.
  
  
• 3. Add in the cooled pasta and the remaining pasta salad ingredients. Stir from the bottom to get all of the dressing incorporated into the pasta salad. Top with more feta cheese crumbles (optional). Let sit in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Best when enjoyed cold but you can serve this right away as well. Enjoy!
  
  
  

Enjoy!!

Servings : 8
Ready in : 15 Minutes
Course : Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish

Want easy Mediterranean recipes and meals
that's planned for you?

Recent posts