Vegan Greek Pasta Salad with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, kalamata olives, crunchy red onion, and pasta is the perfect easy lunch you can make ahead and enjoy throughout the week.
Even though I now work from home, this would be the perfect make-ahead lunch to bring to work. I love having a big bowl of this in my fridge, so when noon rolls around I don't have to worry about prepping anything!
Speaking of prep, this greek pasta salad takes almost no time at all to throw together. Cook your favorite pasta, dice the cucumber, grape tomatoes, olives, and red onion, whisk together the dressing, combine everything, and enjoy!
Vegan Greek Pasta Salad
Vegan Greek Pasta Salad with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, kalamata olives, crunchy red onion, and pasta is the perfect easy lunch you can make ahead and enjoy throughout the week.
Ingredients
- 1 pound rotini
- 1 small cucumber diced
- 1 pint grape tomatoes halved
- ½ cup pitted kalamata olives
- ¼ red onion sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta in boiling water according to package instructions. Drain well then transfer to a large bowl.
- As the pasta cooks, prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Combine cooked pasta, cucumber, grape tomatoes, kalamata olives, and red onion in the large bowl. Gently toss dressing with everything until combined.
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Amanda says
The weather here in Miami is hot enough now for beach outings and picnics. This is great for picnic and potluck fare.
Jenna | The Urben Life says
That's amazing 🙂 I hope you try it soon!
loveyoumoretoo says
This looks and sounds SO GOOD. I am all about the pasta salad, but making it better for you is even better!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thank you!!
annelawton says
This looks delicious! I love Greek Salads and pasta too!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thanks 🙂 Yay!!
Jordan says
I love pasta salad! I like to make a big batch and keep it on hand for quick lunches/midday snacks. Can't wait to try this recipe!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Absolutely, that's the way to do it!
Mandy | Organically Mandy says
You had me at kalamatas! 🙂
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Yaaas!!
TiffanyD says
This looks delicious! I love Greek food and healthy food so this is a perfect combo!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thank you!
dixy.bhat@gmail.com says
this is a great lunch salad!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thanks 🙂
Sarah Newman says
Thanks for the reminder to keep things simple! I've got some olives I need using up that I just remembered 😀
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Yes, totally!!
Michelle - Hold the Moo says
Such a great simple recipe. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Jenna | The Urben Life says
You're welcome 🙂
Yvonne says
This would be a great tasty dish to take to a potluck!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Oh yes!
Dr. Elise Ho says
I adore Greek everything so I have zero doubts that I would love this too.
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Yay, I hope you try it soon!
Denise Smith says
this looks so yum, I love incorporating olives in salads, love the onions too. thanks for sharing.
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thank you! Oh yes 🙂 You're welcome!