Greek salad with pasta

4 servings

30 minutes

Greek salad with pasta is a harmonious blend of Mediterranean flavors and textures. Its roots trace back to the rich tradition of Greek cuisine, where the freshness of ingredients and balance of flavors play a key role. In this dish, tender pasta is enveloped in fragrant olive oil, juicy cherry tomatoes add a slight tanginess, and olives contribute a rich, savory note. Feta cheese brings a creamy texture and salty taste that highlights the classic combination of ingredients. This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner and can also serve as an excellent side dish for meat or fish meals. Its simplicity in preparation makes it accessible even for culinary beginners, while the rich Mediterranean aroma offers a sense of traveling to sunny Greece.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 583.3
• Proteins: 17.4g
• Fats: 30.5g
• Carbohydrates: 55.3g

Ingredients

• Pasta: 300 g
• Cherry tomatoes: 250 g
• Olives: 100 g
• Olive oil: 3 tbsp
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Feta cheese: 200 g

Cooking steps

1. Boil the pasta (fusilli or penne) in salted water for 10 minutes. Then drain the water and leave the pasta with spinach in a colander to let all the liquid drain.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pasta: 300 g

2. Cut cherry tomatoes in half, add black olives, feta, sprinkle with black pepper, and drizzle with olive oil. Add pasta and mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cherry tomatoes: 250 g
   • Olives: 100 g
   • Feta cheese: 200 g
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Olive oil: 3 tablespoons