Description
A refreshing Greek pasta salad with tender macaroni, fresh vegetables, feta cheese, olives, and a zesty homemade red wine vinegar dressing.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon sugar
- 2 1/2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
- 3 cups fresh sliced mushrooms
- 15 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup sliced red bell pepper
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1 can (4 ounces) whole black olives, drained
- 3/4 cup sliced turkey pepperoni strips, optional
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and allow the pasta to cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, dried basil, dried oregano, black pepper, and sugar until fully combined.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the bowl with the dressing.
- Stir in the sliced mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, feta cheese, green onions, black olives, and turkey pepperoni if using.
- Toss everything together gently until the pasta and vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a lid.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least 2 hours before serving, or chill overnight for the best flavor.
- Toss lightly before serving and enjoy cold.
Notes
- This salad tastes even better after chilling overnight.
- Leave out the turkey pepperoni for a vegetarian version.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Stir well before serving leftovers, as the dressing may settle at the bottom.
- Do not freeze, as the vegetables and feta may lose their texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilled
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
