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    Greek Pasta Salad with Easy Greek Vinaigrette

    Published: Apr 11, 2018 · Modified: Jul 15, 2020 by Sina · This post may contain affiliate links · 11 Comments

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    Greek Pasta Salad

    This easy Greek pasta salad is perfect for BBQs and picnics! It’s fresh, easy to make, healthy, and vegan. The perfect recipe to make for your next party or potluck!

    Greek pasta salad with red onions, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, olives, artichokes, and vegan feta cheese in a white bowl

    I’m SO ready for summer! And pasta salad is definitely a sign for summer or at least spring. So I got so excited when I made this Greek pasta salad with artichoke hearts and olives the other day. We used marinated tofu instead of the feta to make vegan feta. And it turned out to be so yummy. We just couldn’t get enough of it!

    What You Need For This Easy Greek Pasta Salad:

    You can find all of the ingredients for this Greek pasta salad in any regular grocery store.

    You need:

    • cherry tomatoes
    • one cucumber
    • artichoke hearts (in brine not oil)
    • one red onion
    • black olives
    • garlic
    • farfalle or rotini pasta
    • vegan feta (recipe follows)
    • fresh parsley
    • optional ingredients: yellow bell pepper and peperoncini (pickled peppers)

    As always, you can find the full recipe for this vegan Greek pasta salad in a separate, printable recipe box at the end of this post.

    close-up of Greek pasta salad with red onions, olives, cucumber, artichokes, and tomatoes

    What Pasta for Pasta Salad

    Basically, you can use any pasta you like for pasta salads. I usually use rotini or farfalle like I did for my Southwestern pasta salad.

    When choosing your pasta, just consider that short pasta is easier to eat than for example spaghetti. Especially when you bring your pasta salads to parties or other gatherings where you don’t necessarily eat at a table, this might make things a lot easier.

    It’s also important that you don’t cook the pasta too long so it doesn’t get mushy. Check out this helpful article about five mistakes to avoid when making pasta salad to get even more information.

    ingredients combined for the Greek pasta salad in a bowl without dressing in preparation of the salad

    Easy Dressing for Greek Salad

    The best dressing for Greek salad is just made of a few simple ingredients:

    • good-quality olive oil
    • red wine vinegar
    • lemon juice
    • garlic
    • salt and pepper

    You can use this simple Greek vinaigrette on basically everything! It’s a delicious salad dressing and also great on roasted vegetables. Or you could use it to marinade fresh vegetables for your next BBQ. I also love dipping bread in this easy Greek vinaigrette. And sometimes I even use it for oven-baked potatoes!

    ingredients for a Greek pasta salad with cut-up lemons, cherry tomatoes, farfalle pasta, and Greek vinaigrette in a small bowl on the side

    If you want to add more flavor, you could also add some dried herbs such as:

    • thyme
    • oregano
    • or basil

    They add additional flavors to the dressing. Always make sure to use dried herbs for your Greek dressing. Fresh herbs are likely to wilt and they might turn black. Besides, it’s also easier to add flavor with dried herbs.

    If you feel more like a creamy sauce, you can also add yogurt to the vinaigrette. When using vegan yogurt, make sure it’s unsweetened coconut or soy yogurt.

    Greek Pasta Salad with Balsamic Vinegar

    I also love using balsamic vinegar instead of red wine vinegar for my Greek dressing. It gives the dressing a more intense flavor than red wine vinegar. Always make sure to use a good-quality vinegar!

    For my usual Greek salad dressing with balsamic vinegar you need:

    • olive oil
    • fresh lemon juice
    • balsamic vinegar
    • garlic
    • Dijon mustard
    • dried basil, oregano, and thyme
    • salt and pepper

    I usually make a double or even triple batch and just store it in the fridge. This is perfect for busy weeknight dinners or even lunch. Just chop up some vegetables, add some lettuce, and maybe some sort of protein and you’re good to go!

     

    Preparation of the Greek pasta salad: the Greek vinaigrette with balsamic vinegar is poured over the chopped-up ingredients for the pasta salad

    What Goes with Greek Pasta Salad

    This Greek pasta salad is actually very good on its own. It makes such a great lunch to bring to work with you. However, it’s also perfect for BBQs and you can eat it with basically anything from the grill. It’s also delicious with some grilled garlic bread on the side. If you’re looking for vegan grilling recipes, you could also like my roundup of 30 vegan BBQ and grilling recipes.

    Greek Pasta Salad without Feta

    Yes, it’s definitely possible to enjoy a delicious Greek pasta salad without feta. Feta is usually made from sheep’s milk and it’s very common in Greece. Sometimes it’s also made from goat’s milk. You can use it for all kinds of salads or even in grilled sandwiches and pastries.

    For people who don’t like the tangy and mildly sour taste of feta or who avoid animal products like me, vegan feta can be a great alternative!

    super close-up of Greek pasta salad with tomatoes, cucumber, red onions, artichokes, and black olives

    Vegan Feta

    I used to love feta cheese before I became vegan. I often used it for Greek salads and I also loved baked feta in the oven with cherry tomatoes and lots of fresh herbs on top. So when I became vegan, I started looking for a vegan alternative to feta. However, I couldn’t find anything in the stores or even online.

    So I started to make my own vegan feta and it turned out to be so delicious! I marinated tofu in apple cider vinegar and lemon juice, which mimicked the tangy and sour taste of feta. For more flavor, I added dried thyme and lots of garlic.

    For my vegan feta you need:

    • firm tofu
    • apple cider vinegar
    • fresh lemon juice
    • unsweetened almond milk
    • dried thyme
    • garlic
    • salt

    You can find the full vegan feta recipe in a separate recipe card at the end of this post.

    Preparation of vegan feta cheese (marinated firm tofu in a ziploc bag)

    How to Make Vegan Feta Cheese

    I usually marinate the vegan feta overnight in a ziploc bag. If you don’t have much time, you could also get away with marinating it for about 4 hours. But it’s definitely better if you marinate it for a longer time. Also make sure that you got a very firm tofu. It makes the best texture! If you’re looking for more vegan cheese recipes, I also got a post with 30 vegan cheese recipes for you.

    I hope you like this Greek pasta salad as much as we do around here! You might also like my California pasta salad or check out my roundup of 15 amazing vegan pasta salad recipes and my 25 vegan summer recipes for even more inspiration.

    Let me know if you give it a try. I also love seeing your Vegan Heaven creations and hearing from you guys!

    Sina 

     

     

     

    Greek pasta salad with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, red onion, and artichokes

    Greek Pasta Salad

    This easy Greek pasta salad is perfect for BBQs and picnics! It's fresh, easy to make, healthy, and vegan. The perfect recipe to make for your next party!
    5 from 22 votes
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    Course: Entrée, Salad, Side
    Cuisine: Greek
    Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 10 minutes mins
    Total Time: 20 minutes mins
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 381kcal
    Author: Sina

    Ingredients

    For the Greek pasta salad:

    • 9 oz pasta (rotini or farfalle)
    • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut into halves
    • 3/4 English cucumber, cut into quartered pieces
    • 6 artichoke hearts in brine, drained and roughly chopped (1 14 oz can)
    • 1 red onion, cut into stripes
    • 20 black olives
    • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

    For the vegan feta:

    • 8 oz very firm tofu
    • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
    • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
    • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
    • 1 teaspoon salt

    For the Greek dressing:

    • 4 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon dried basil
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
    • salt
    • pepper

    Instructions

    • First, make the vegan feta cheese: The night before making the salad, cut the tofu into small cubes. In a small bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the marinade. Fill the tofu and the marinade into a ziploc bag and store it overnight in the fridge. If you don't have much time, you could also get away with marinating it for about 4 hours. But it's definitely better if you marinate it for a longer time. Also make sure that you got a very firm tofu. It makes the best texture!
    • Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package. Set aside and let it cool down a bit (not completely). Chop the remaining ingredients and make the dressing.
    • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients for the pasta salad including the vegan feta. Add the dressing and toss.
    • Refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 768mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1450IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 230mg | Iron: 8.6mg
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    1. ❤

      January 24, 2025 at 10:13 am

      5 stars
      I made this for a work potluck and everyone loved it! I ended up texting this link to a bunch of my coworkers. You’ve got some new fans. Great job!

      Reply
    2. Brooke Henzel

      June 17, 2022 at 8:44 pm

      My husband loved it! I made the vegan feta as well. He said he wants to eat it for breakfast lunch and dinner! I added a can of chickpeas for extra protein cause he works physically hard! Thank you for this awesome recipe!!!

      Reply
    3. Lauren

      July 13, 2021 at 4:54 am

      5 stars
      This was delicious and makes a LOT of food. I’m going to be eating leftovers all week! I used vegan feta from the grocery store instead of making my own for convenience, but I’m curious to try your recipe at some point.

      Reply
    4. Dawn

      November 20, 2020 at 8:53 pm

      5 stars
      I love this recipe, I make mine with gluten free pasta and it’s fabulous! I’m addicted to the vegan feta and I make it every other week for snacking.

      Reply
    5. Kathy McKinstry

      February 07, 2020 at 3:04 am

      5 stars
      This is a fabulous pasta salad recipe! The vegan tofu “feta cheese” is amazing! I am going to make that for other recipes that call for feta! Easy recipe made with ingredients that are easy to find in an average rural grocery store. It’s a keeper for sure!

      Reply
    6. Nancy

      September 07, 2019 at 4:34 pm

      5 stars
      Great flavors! Making this again for a potluck today

      Reply
    7. Lee

      August 01, 2019 at 9:21 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! Brought to neighbor’s bbq and everyone loved it, even omnis. Neighbor’s hubby finished off the bowl.

      Reply
    8. Rainy

      May 13, 2019 at 6:59 pm

      5 stars
      I was a little thrown off by the almond milk in the tofu marinade but I was pleasantly surprised! It’s delish. I even had my husband try it and the thought it was good as well.

      I subbed the regular pasta for the Banza Chickpea pasta and used Wildwood High protein tofu to get a little more protein. I divided this into 6 portions for around 300 cal per serving and 17 g of protein :)

      Thanks for the great recipe!

      Reply
    9. Amanita

      September 01, 2018 at 9:46 pm

      5 stars
      Great recipe! Easy to make. I also added finely chopped broccoli and mmm, it takes amazing!

      Reply
    10. Amber

      June 01, 2018 at 11:26 pm

      5 stars
      I will so make this salad for our 4th of July BBQ! I just tried it last night and it was amazing. Everyone at our BBQ (including meat-eaters) loved it. Thank you so much.

      Reply
    11. Stephanie

      April 11, 2018 at 2:22 pm

      This salad includes all of my favorite ingredients. It looks super healthy and tasty. I would love to give it a try.

      Reply

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