Greek-Inspired Gemelli Pasta Salad
Embrace Greek flavors with this delectable pasta salad inspired by Greece!
Ingredients
Dressing:
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Salad:
- 1 (16 ounce) package gemelli pasta
- 3 cups firmly packed baby spinach leaves
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 (6 ounce) container crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
- ¾ medium English cucumber, peeled and diced
- ½ large red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, Dijon, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add gemelli and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 11 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Drain again.
- Transfer gemelli to a large bowl. Add spinach, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, cucumber, and red onion. Toss with dressing and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 424kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 12gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 552mgPotassium: 322mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 143mgIron: 3mg
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