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.
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In recent months I have definitely been eating more plant-based meals and LOVING IT! I also love the "better for you foods" movement that's been happening. This recipe was inspired by wanting a filling yet healthy lunch. Most of my lunches are quinoa based with veggies, beans, and greens but sometimes we need to switch it up.
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!! So simple and completely guilt free. What's your favorite "better for you" lunch??
Vegan Greek Pasta Salad
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
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
That's amazing 🙂 I hope you try it soon!
loveyoumoretoo
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
Thank you!!
annelawton
This looks delicious! I love Greek Salads and pasta too!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks 🙂 Yay!!
Jordan
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
Absolutely, that's the way to do it!
Mandy | Organically Mandy
You had me at kalamatas! 🙂
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yaaas!!
TiffanyD
This looks delicious! I love Greek food and healthy food so this is a perfect combo!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you!
dixy.bhat@gmail.com
this is a great lunch salad!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks 🙂
Sarah Newman
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
Yes, totally!!
Michelle - Hold the Moo
Such a great simple recipe. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Jenna | The Urben Life
You're welcome 🙂
Yvonne
This would be a great tasty dish to take to a potluck!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Oh yes!
Dr. Elise Ho
I adore Greek everything so I have zero doubts that I would love this too.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yay, I hope you try it soon!
Denise Smith
this looks so yum, I love incorporating olives in salads, love the onions too. thanks for sharing.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you! Oh yes 🙂 You're welcome!
Nicole
Really wishing I had this in front of me right now! I've been craving pasta salad for weeks! Why haven't I made it yet? Haha. Lovely recipe, Jenna!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Haha I feel that way sometimes too! I think it's time for you to make it 🙂
sproutingzenjen
Pinning right now!!! Obsessed. Looks so good. Totally craving pasta now.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yay!! I hope you give it a try
Jessica Wagner
This looks so good right now! I feel like I am still on that random holiday diet and ready for a good pasta salad! XO
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Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you! Heck yes 🙂
Kara
Yum! I work from home and am always looking for easy, healthy lunch recipes and this is PERFECT. Can’t wait to try it!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yes!! I'm so glad you can relate 🙂
doreenh73
Looks yummy! Such an easy recipe too! Thanks for sharing
Jenna | The Urben Life
You're welcome, enjoy!
21flavorsofsplendor
In an effort to eat less meat this year, I will have to try this. It looks so yummy and I love kalamata olives.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yay!! I hope you love it 🙂
All Things Emmy
yum yum yum!!!!!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks!!
Mimi
Love this! The perfect salad for lunch 😀
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks, absolutely!
oliviadipede
Pasta salad is one of my favourite lunches! I will definitely have to test this out! Great read, lovely!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yay, thanks so much! Enjoy 🙂
Annie Cole
This pasta salad looks delicious! I am a big meat eater so I might add some pepperoni or sausage ? I will definitely have to try it!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you 🙂
Haley Ellen
AH this looks so good! I'm not a vegan, but I am thinking of putting more vegan meals in my diet to see how it changes the way I feel. Love this idea!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you!! I hope you try it out, let me know what you think 🙂
Jenni
I love kalamata olives! They bring such great flavors out in this dish.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yes, they're the star!!
Kara
This looks so good! I'm not a vegan but my daughter has a milk protein allergy so I can't eat cheese or any dairy products while I'm breastfeeding her- I'm always looking for new and interesting things to eat, thank you so much for sharing this!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you! I'm so happy you found my recipe 🙂
mommafitlyndsey
this looks really yummy and refreshing! I love that it's meatless!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yes 🙂 Thank you!
Bryan Carey
I'm trying to get more meat- free meals into my diet. This salad will fit in well!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Perfect, enjoy!!