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 🙂