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Classic Greek Pasta Salad Recipe: Fresh & Easy

Mediterranean Chilled Fusilli Toss

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz Fusilli pasta Boiled to al dente
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved
  • 1 medium Cucumber Diced
  • 0.5 cup Red onion Thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup Black olives Pitted and sliced
  • 1 cup Feta cheese Crumbled
  • 1 large Bell pepper Diced, any color
  • 0.25 cup Fresh parsley Finely chopped
  • 0.33 cup Extra virgin olive oil For dressing
  • 3 tbsp Red wine vinegar For dressing
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano For dressing
  • 1 pinch Salt and black pepper To taste

Instructions
 

  • Boil a large pot of salted water. Add the fusilli and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
  • In a large serving bowl, combine the cooled fusilli, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, black olives, crumbled feta cheese, and diced bell pepper.
  • Pour the vinaigrette dressing over the ingredients and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  • Garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.