Greek Pasta Salad
- Preparing Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Served Person: 4
- 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 white sugar
- 2 1/2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
- 3 cups fresh sliced mushrooms
- 15 cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup sliced red bell peppers
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1 (4 ounce) can whole black olives
- 3/4 cup sliced pepperoni sausage cut into strips
- Carbohydrate 65.2366472009517 g
- Cholesterol 25.03125 mg
- Fat 15.0404512585393 g
- Fiber 8.92385639606068 g
- Protein 16.676549374934 g
- Saturated Fat 5.52883375117164 g
- Serving Size 1 1 serving (674g)
- Sodium 340.699937244185 mg
- Sugar 56.3127908048911 g
- Trans Fat 1.20675612522277 g
- Calories 454 calories
The joy of having a make-ahead meal never gets old. Think about it, you can prepare it the night before, refrigerate it overnight, and grab it in the morning for a quick and easy lunch. How amazing is that? With the Greek Pasta Salad, you've got yourself a meal that's not only incredibly satisfying but also incredibly versatile.
The best part is that you can customize it to your liking. Not a fan of mushrooms? Leave them out. Don't have green onions? Use red onions instead. The possibilities are endless. So, let your creativity shine through and make this pasta salad truly your own. And if you're feeling extra adventurous, why not experiment with different types of pasta? Penne, fusilli, or bow-tie pasta would all be excellent choices. The options are limitless, so have fun with it!
Step-by-step
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, garlic powder, basil, oregano, black pepper, and sugar.
- Add cooked pasta, mushrooms, tomatoes, red peppers, feta cheese, green onions, olives, and pepperoni.
- Toss until evenly coated.
- Cover, and chill 2 hours or overnight.
