1-How to Prepare the Perfect Greek Pasta Salad: Step-by-Step Guide Getting Greek Pasta Salad just right is straightforward, and it starts with cooking the pasta to perfection. Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil and cooking 16 ounces of rotini or similar medium pasta until it’s al dente, which takes about 8-10 minutes. Once done, drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to cool it down quickly and stop the cooking process.

2-While the pasta cooks, chop your vegetables: dice 3/4 of an English cucumber, halve 1 pint of grape tomatoes, dice 1 red or orange bell pepper, and prepare 1/3 cup of diced red onion. In a large bowl, combine these veggies with 1/2 cup of sliced pitted olives and 1/2 cup of crumbled feta cheese for a colorful mix.

3-Next, whisk together the dressing either 1 cup of store-bought Greek dressing or a homemade blend of 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/3 cup vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss the cooled pasta and veggie mixture with the dressing until everything is evenly coated. Refrigerate the salad for at least two hours to let the flavors meld together before serving.