Greek Pasta Salad
Greek Pasta Salad embodies the celebratory spirit and robust flavors of Greek festivities, intertwined with the comforting essence of pasta. Envision a dish where each bite is a harmony of tangy feta cheese, crisp cucumbers, succulent ripe tomatoes, and briny kalamata olives, all enveloped in perfectly cooked pasta like fusilli or penne.Red onions and bell peppers contribute a vibrant crunch, while fresh basil or spinach introduces a verdant freshness to the mix. A homemade Greek dressing—zesty with lemon juice, rich with olive oil, and aromatic with oregano and garlic—tosses all the elements together in a jubilant dance of Mediterranean flavors.This Greek Pasta Salad is more than a recipe; it's an invitation to experience a blend of Italian and Greek culinary traditions with a simple twist. To recreate this delightful dish and explore the stories behind its ingredients, you're invited to visit italytodayrestaurant.com, where the head chef shares their expertise and passion for international cuisine.
Equipment
- 1 bowl
Ingredients
- 1 small bowl of cooked pasta
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 pepper
- Feta cheese
- 1/4 cucumber
- Some black olives
- 1/2 small onions, preferably red
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cut all vegetables into small cubes (for the tomato, remove the seeds). Marinate pepper with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and some dried garlic. Marinate the tomato with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and a little parsley.
- Add the marinated vegetables to pasta. Put the cucumber, olives, diced feta and finely chopped onions. Season with oil, feta and balsamic vinegar.