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Healthy Greek Pasta Salad (Gluten-Free)

★★★★★ 17 Reviews Recipe Print
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By: Erin5/24/18

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Teleport back to warm summer days with Healthy Greek Pasta Salad. It’s the perfect side dish for a summer picnic or BBQ! Made with gluten-free pasta and a light vinaigrette.

Healthy Greek pasta salad has never tasted so good

Does pasta salad remind anyone else of enjoying summer barbecues, eating on paper plates, and letting the baked beans, ketchup, mustard, and hamburger run together? I don’t know if it’s just me, but summertime meals were always my favorite!

To this day, they still are. Classic summer meals take me back to the days of childhood when my family lived in our suburban neighborhood. We spent every weekend together eating dinner outside at someone’s house, playing in the backyard, and relaxing on the deck. I remember running around catching fireflies, swimming until dusk, and jumping out of the water when we heard the ice cream man! I can make my Grilled Veggie And Shrimp Orzo Salad too and be transported to a warm summer day even if I am wrapped in blankets.

Summers were the best and those memories will live me with forever. Among them is the memory of my mom’s classic Italian pasta salad. It was the perfect side dish to go with the burgers, hot dogs, baked beans, corn on the cob, and watermelon. I can vividly remember enjoying seconds on pretty much every occasion!

As summer quickly approaches, I wanted to create a delicious pasta salad that tastes as good as the one I remember, but with healthier ingredients. I’ve been on a Greek kick lately, so I found it only fitting to put together a healthy Greek pasta salad!

Ingredients used in this Greek salad recipe

In this recipe you’ll find classic pasta salad items like red peppers, cucumber, grape tomatoes, and olives! However, it’s the dill, feta, and red wine vinaigrette that truly set this dish apart.

For the salad itself, you’ll need:

  • Gluten-free pasta (I used Ancient Harvest but you can use regular)
  • Olives
  • Red pepper
  • Red onion
  • Cucumber
  • Grape tomatoes
  • Fresh dill
  • Feta (optional)

For the dressing, you need:

  • Red wine vinegar
  • Olive oil
  • Garlic
  • Oregano
  • Onion powder
  • Salt and pepper

Tools used to make homemade Greek salad

For this salad, you’ll need a pot for boiling the pasta, as well as a handful of other tools. Gather these items, and let’s dive in!

  • Cooking pot
  • Strainer
  • Cutting board
  • Chopping knife
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Stirring utensil
  • Measuring cups: 1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp, 1 tsp, 1 tbsp, 1/4 cup, 1/2 cup, 1 cup

How to make healthy Greek pasta salad

Pasta salad recipes tend to be simple to make, and this one is no different! Boil your pasta, prepare your veggies and mix-ins, and then create your dressing. That’s pretty much it!

To start, cook the pasta according to the box and drain.

Chop all of the veggies, and then combine them in a large bowl. Then, stir in the dill and feta.

In a separate bowl, whisk all of the dressing ingredients together.

Add the pasta to the veggies, then pour the dressing on top. Stir well to combine.

Serve and enjoy!

Substitution and add-on options

Whether you’re picky about the ingredients and need some substitution ideas or you’re wondering how you can add even more to this salad, there are a bunch of options for you!

Substitution options:

  • Gluten-free pasta: If you don’t follow a gluten-free diet, feel free to use your preferred type of regular pasta instead.
  • Red bell peppers: Mix things up and use green, orange, or yellow bell peppers.
  • Red onion: Red onion can be substituted with white, yellow, or whichever you choose.
  • Olives: If you don’t like Kalamata olives, black olives will do the trick! Use the same amount (1 3.8oz can).

Add-on options:

  • Avocado: Add some healthy fat to your salad with avocado slices.
  • Romaine lettuce: Want an extra crunch? Use romaine lettuce!
  • Lemon juice: Add a dash of lemon juice for extra zest.
  • Honey: For a sweet touch, honey is a great idea.

Greek salad storage

Greek salad can be kept in an airtight container for 3-5 days. Be sure to keep it refrigerated!

In my opinion, pasta salad always tastes richer the longer it sits. The second day is my favorite!

More delicious summertime meals to try

For more delicious summertime eats, I have you covered! Choose from those listed below or browse through my site for more yummy options. Enjoy!

  • Zucchini Noodle Caprese Salad with Walnut Pesto
  • Barbecue Chicken Spaghetti Squash Boats
  • Avocado Corn Salad
  • Healthy Apple Crisp

Recipe by Erin Morrissey and Photos by The Mindful Hapa

healthy greek pasta salad
★★★★★ 5 from 17 reviews

Healthy Greek Pasta Salad – (Gluten-Free)

Teleport back to warm summer days with Healthy Greek Pasta Salad. It’s the perfect side dish for a summer picnic or BBQ! Made with gluten-free pasta and a light vinaigrette.

Prep: 30Cook: 10Total: 40 minutes
Yield 8 servings 1x
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Ingredients

PASTA SALAD

  • 16 oz dry pasta, I used brown rice fusilli from Trader Joe’s
  • 2 medium red bell peppers
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1 small cucumber, diced (I used English for extra crisp)
  • 1 pint sliced grape tomatoes
  • 3.8oz can cup sliced olives
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
  • 7 oz. crumbled feta 

DRESSING

  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to box and drain.
  2. Chop all veggies, and then combine them all in a large bowl. Stir in dill and feta.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk all dressing ingredients together.
  4. Add pasta to veggies, then pour dressing over top. Stir well to combine.
  5. Serve! Store in fridge.
Author: Erin Lives WholeCategory: gluten-free, dinner, entreeCuisine: Greek
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  1. Avery says

    Posted on 7/26 at 10:20 pm

    This is so delicious! It’s so flavorful and makes for great leftovers!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 7/29 at 3:24 pm

      Hi Avery, so glad you loved it! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Sydney says

    Posted on 7/26 at 9:29 am

    This was the perfect summer meal! We doubled the recipe and used protein pasta so we could eat it over multiple days for pretty much every meal (yes I caught my partner eating it for breakfast)! It tastes fresh and summery and took no time at all to put together! Thanks Erin 🧡

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 7/26 at 2:40 pm

      Hi Sydney, so glad you both loved the salad!! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Isabella says

    Posted on 6/17 at 11:39 am

    I made this recipe but instead of feta I made tofu feta (recipe from Delish Knowledge) and it was SO GOOD. It was perfect because it has been sooo hot lately and the thought of having a hot dinner has just not appealed to me. With my busy work and grad school schedule I prepared this for the week and had this for a quick no more preparation involved lunch and also for dinner with my bf and he loved it as well. This will definitely be a go to for me as it’s healthy, tasty, refreshing and quick. Favorite recipe I have made in a while!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 6/21 at 11:49 am

      Hi Isabella, so happy you loved it and made it your own!! Thanks so much for sharing!! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Sydney B says

    Posted on 5/30 at 6:45 pm

    Just made this pasta salad for the first time and it is so so good! I could seriously eat the whole thing at once!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 6/1 at 4:24 pm

      Hi Sydney, so glad you loved it!! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Allie says

    Posted on 5/16 at 2:30 pm

    I made this for my birthday picnic and it was a hit. So delicious and filling. I’m making it again for a dinner party and can’t wait (especially for leftovers because it gets better the next day or two!)

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 5/19 at 4:16 pm

      Hi Allie, so happy you loved it!!

      Reply
  6. Beckie maddox says

    Posted on 4/16 at 7:09 pm

    So good! So easy! And so delicious! Highly recommend for any large gathering – it makes a LOT! My only change was using Italian seasoning vs straight up oregano and it was great.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 4/18 at 5:57 pm

      Hi Beckie, so glad you loved it!! 🙂

      Reply
  7. carly says

    Posted on 10/19 at 7:48 pm

    delicious and such a good meal prep for lunches

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 10/20 at 8:17 pm

      Hi Carly, so glad you enjoyed it!!

      Reply
  8. Amanda says

    Posted on 8/12 at 5:45 pm

    This pasta salad is absolutely amazing! It is so easy to make and it is a perfect summer staple! So quick and easy to make too!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 8/13 at 12:22 pm

      Hi Amanda, so happy you loved it! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Lauren says

    Posted on 7/11 at 11:57 am

    This was delicious! Made it with BBQ chicken. A hit for the whole family.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 7/11 at 3:30 pm

      Hi Lauren, so glad everyone enjoyed it!!

      Reply
  10. Liora Koenig says

    Posted on 7/4 at 6:57 pm

    love this recipe!! gets so many compliments always. i’ve made it for regular bbq’s and now on the 4th.

    i highly recommend using whole foods brand gluten free penne. its the best gluten free pasta i’ve ever had, so yum!

    one thing erin- i think there is a small mistake. it says green pepper is needed but not listed on the ingredients 🙂 just letting you know

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 7/7 at 3:46 pm

      Hi Liora, I’m so happy that you love it! Thank you for catching that – my mistake!! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Emma says

    Posted on 6/28 at 10:19 pm

    This pasta salad is so fresh and light tasting! Perfect for a summer barbecue and it is sure to please everyone! Will definitely be making again soon, thanks Erin!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 6/29 at 4:49 pm

      Hi Emma, so happy you loved it!

      Reply
  12. Julie P says

    Posted on 6/13 at 8:44 pm

    Made this for a summer bbq and it was fantastic! Light and summery, lots of veggies. This recipe is definitely a keeper!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 6/14 at 3:19 pm

      Hi Julie, so glad you enjoyed it!!

      Reply
  13. Adele says

    Posted on 6/13 at 11:49 am

    Wanted pasta salad for lunch the other day and used the dressing from this recipe along with the pasta and veggies I had in my fridge! Was delicious and light— definitely would recommend.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 6/13 at 1:58 pm

      Hi Adele, so glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  14. Amanda says

    Posted on 4/12 at 8:41 pm

    I LOVED this recipe! I made it early in the week and it lasted for multiple days. It made a quick, easy, and delicious lunch to bring to work. Sometimes the dressing in pasta salads can be over-powering, but this dressing was light and complemented the rest of the ingredients very well. I have a feeling this will be a summer staple for me!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 4/12 at 9:32 pm

      Hi Amanda, I am so happy you enjoyed it so much! 🙂

      Reply
  15. Sarah Dubrino says

    Posted on 1/24 at 11:59 am

    I love Greek pasta salad and this is the greatest recipe I’ve had. During the summer I would make it weekly. It has become a staple in my house. It’s now winter and my boyfriend is asking when I’m going to make it! Thanks for the awesome recipe.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/25 at 11:21 pm

      Hi Sarah, I am so glad you enjoyed it so much!

      Reply
  16. Julia says

    Posted on 1/19 at 10:12 am

    This was so easy and super delicious! Used chickpea pasta for a boost of protein and it was filling. We are a house of two and it was so nice to have leftovers for work! Great meal prep recipe. Thank you 🙂

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/19 at 6:23 pm

      Hi Julia, I am so glad you liked it and great idea!!

      Reply
  17. Carolann Morgan says

    Posted on 12/30 at 9:27 pm

    Am I missing the nutritional information on this recipe? It looks so good, just wanting to track it with my macros!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/4 at 4:03 pm

      Hi Carolann, we are currently in the process of adding nutrition facts to all recipes.

      Reply
  18. Keli says

    Posted on 10/31 at 10:57 am

    Made my first batch earlier this summer and it has become a staple. Delicious!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 11/2 at 1:14 pm

      Hi Keli, I am so glad you liked it! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  19. Casey says

    Posted on 7/27 at 2:04 pm

    Love how quick and easy this all came together! The perfect addition to a Summer get together or bbq! Loved the dressing too. Just delicious!!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 8/2 at 7:22 pm

      Hi Casey, so happy you like the pasta salad. I agree it is so great to bring to gatherings. 🙂

      Reply

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