Greek Pasta Salad

Greek Pasta Salad is a vibrant, cold dish that combines cooked pasta with classic Mediterranean ingredients like crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese. It's typically tossed in a zesty lemon-oregano vinaigrette and is a staple of Greek and Greek-American cuisine, often served at picnics and barbecues.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This salad is generally high in carbohydrates from the pasta and provides a good source of fat from the olive oil and feta. It offers key nutrients like protein from the cheese and fiber from the vegetables, with a typical serving containing roughly 350-500 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	12 g
Carbs	32 g
Fat	20 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	680 mg
Calcium	190 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	320 mg
Vitamin A	45 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin K	35 mcg
Folate	60 mcg DFE
Magnesium	40 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a modern, pasta-based twist on the traditional Greek village salad (Horiatiki), showcasing the Mediterranean diet's emphasis on fresh produce, healthy fats, and communal eating. Nutritionally, the combination of olive oil and vegetables makes it a heart-healthy choice, though the pasta and cheese add significant calories.