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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Nicole says
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 says
Haha I feel that way sometimes too! I think it's time for you to make it 🙂
sproutingzenjen says
Pinning right now!!! Obsessed. Looks so good. Totally craving pasta now.
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Yay!! I hope you give it a try
Jessica Wagner says
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 says
Thank you! Heck yes 🙂
Kara says
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 says
Yes!! I'm so glad you can relate 🙂
doreenh73 says
Looks yummy! Such an easy recipe too! Thanks for sharing
Jenna | The Urben Life says
You're welcome, enjoy!
21flavorsofsplendor says
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 says
Yay!! I hope you love it 🙂
All Things Emmy says
yum yum yum!!!!!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thanks!!
Mimi says
Love this! The perfect salad for lunch 😀
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thanks, absolutely!
oliviadipede says
Pasta salad is one of my favourite lunches! I will definitely have to test this out! Great read, lovely!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Yay, thanks so much! Enjoy 🙂
Annie Cole says
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 says
Thank you 🙂
Haley Ellen says
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 says
Thank you!! I hope you try it out, let me know what you think 🙂
Jenni says
I love kalamata olives! They bring such great flavors out in this dish.
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Yes, they're the star!!
Kara says
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 says
Thank you! I'm so happy you found my recipe 🙂
mommafitlyndsey says
this looks really yummy and refreshing! I love that it's meatless!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Yes 🙂 Thank you!
Bryan Carey says
I'm trying to get more meat- free meals into my diet. This salad will fit in well!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Perfect, enjoy!!