Greek Rigatoni Pasta Salad
This Greek rigatoni pasta salad is fresh, colorful, and packed with Mediterranean flavor. Tender rigatoni is tossed with crisp vegetables, creamy feta, olives, and a simple homemade Greek dressing that brings everything together.It’s the perfect make-ahead dish for meal prep, picnics, barbecues, or an easy lunch that tastes even better the next day.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients
For the Salad
12 oz rigatoni pasta
1 cucumber, diced
1½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 bell pepper, diced
¼ red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup Kalamata olives, sliced
¾ cup feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
For the Greek Dressing
¼ cup olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional Add-Ins
Chickpeas
Grilled chicken
Artichoke hearts
Roasted red peppers
Fresh dill
Instructions
1. Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Cook the rigatoni according to package directions.
Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking and cool the pasta.
2. Make the Dressing
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together:
olive oil
lemon juice
Dijon mustard
garlic
oregano
salt
pepper
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
3. Assemble the Salad
In a large bowl, combine:
cooled rigatoni
cucumber
tomatoes
bell pepper
red onion
olives
parsley
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
4. Finish and Serve
Gently fold in the feta cheese.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving for even more flavor.
Helpful Tips
Cook the pasta until it doesn’t become soft.
Chill the salad before serving for the best flavor.
Add the feta last to keep it from breaking apart.
This salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 380
Protein: 11g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 4g
Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Sodium: 450mg
Final Thoughts
This Greek Rigatoni Pasta Salad is one of the simple recipes that always disappears fast. The combination of tender pasta, crunchy vegetables, salty feta,olives, and zesty Greek dressing makes every bite fresh, satisfying, and full of Mediterranean flavor. It’s easy to make, great for sharing, and perfect for warm-weather meals.