Greek Avocado Pasta Salad

This pasta salad features tender pasta and tons of fresh Greek ingredients tossed in a flavorful lemon herb vinaigrette for an easy standout side dish!

5 from 1 vote

This Greek pasta salad features tender pasta and tons of fresh Greek ingredients tossed in a flavorful lemon herb vinaigrette for an easy standout side dish!

Prep Time 30

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 401kcal

Ingredients

Greek Dressing

1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 small clove garlic, minced
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Salad

12 oz pasta (cavatappi, penne, elbows, etc)
1 medium avocado, pitted and diced into 1/2-in cubes
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 small cucumber, diced into 1/2-in cubes
1/2 cup finely-diced red onion
1/4 cup roasted red peppers, finely diced
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup kalamata olives, halved
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Greek Dressing

In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, Dijon, honey, oregano, basil, and garlic until smooth. Slowly begin drizzling in olive oil until dressing is smooth. Season dressing with salt and pepper to taste.

Salad

Cook pasta according to package directions and rinse well in cold water until cooled. Transfer to a large bowl and add avocado, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, roasted red pepper, feta, olives, parsley, and Greek dressing.
Fold salad until evenly coated and season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate salad until ready to serve and enjoy!

Notes

Storing Instructions

Store pasta salad in refrigerator up to 3 days.

Nutrition