With the addition of whole wheat noodles, this classic Mediterranean Greek pasta salad with artichokes and olives just got a healthy upgrade.
This recipe is brought to you by DeLallo Foods
If you invited me to bring a pasta salad to your party, the odds are high it would be this Greek pasta salad. Similar but different than my Greek Pasta Salad with Cucumbers and Artichoke Hearts and my Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad, this baby nails my go-to flavor profile, brimming with the tang of all my favorite Greek food flavors.
Even more, since it’s made with whole wheat pasta noodles, it’s a healthful pasta salad option too. Add to that the fact it’s quick and easy to make, and this pasta salad will keep your Greek-style cravings cured all day long.
What’s In This Greek Pasta Salad
This recipe incorporates all of the tangy, good for you Mediterranean flavors you’d expect from an easy pasta salad.
Here’s what’s in this Greek pasta salad:
- DeLallo organic whole wheat pasta
- Cherry tomatoes
- DeLallo roasted red bell peppers
- DeLallo Greek pitted kalamata olives
- DeLallo quartered artichoke hearts in brine. I prefer the canned artichokes in brine rather than marinade so the artichoke flavor is more pure.
- DeLallo capers
- DeLallo Private Reserve Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- DeLallo Balsamic Vinegar of Moderna
- Garlic
- Dried oregano
- Sugar
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Fresh basil
- Feta cheese
The Best Whole Wheat Pasta
What sets DeLallo whole wheat pasta apart from the rest is its flavor and texture that makes believers of whole wheat pasta doubters. Made with organic semolina from the plains of Puglia, Italy, DeLallo adds the same quality and standards into their whole wheat pastas as their semolina noodles.
Whole wheat pasta is more toothsome than semolina flour pasta, so while it may seem undercooked when done, it might actually be just right. Follow the package directions for the best results.
How to Make This Pasta Salad
Cook the whole wheat pasta. Cook the pasta according to the package directions, which usually suggests 10-12 minutes, but start checking it at about 8 minutes. Overcooked pasta can become gummy, so watch your time.
While the pasta is cooking, prep the vegetables. DeLallo’s olives, capers, roasted red peppers, and artichoke hearts add the high quality Mediterranean tang I crave. I use artichokes and olives in brine rather than a seasoned oil. The unflavored veg taste more natural where veg packed in oil changes the flavor of the dressing.
Greek Pasta Salad Dressing
To make the dressing, use a glass jar with a lid. Add all of the ingredients, and shake until combined. It’s the easiest way to make vinaigrette!
The pasta will soak up the dressing the longer it sits, especially if refrigerated, so you may want to make extra. If you must refrigerate before serving, you may want to make an extra dose of the balsamic vinaigrette to freshen up the pasta before serving.
What to Eat With This Pasta Salad
- This recipe makes for a great lunch or meatless meal for two. If you’re making for a crowd, feel free to double the recipe.
- While this makes for a delicious meatless meal, it’s dang tasty topped with water packed tuna or a few slices of baked chicken breast to compliment the mediterranean flavors.
- Parmesan Crusted Chicken
- The Best Greek Chicken Marinade
- Roasted Turkey Breast with Lemon and Oregano
- Easy Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce
- Garlic and Herb Rub Pork Tenderloin
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Greek Pasta Salad with Whole Wheat Noodles
Ingredients
- ½ pound whole wheat pasta
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes , halved
- 1 cup quartered artichoke hearts , halved
- ½ cup pitted kalamata olives , halved
- ½ cup roasted red bell peppers , roughly chopped
- ¼ tablespoons capers , drained
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic , minced or pressed
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup basil , slivered
- ⅓ cup feta cheese
Instructions
- Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the whole wheat pasta and according to the package directions, or until al dente. Drain the pasta, lightly rinse, cool, and place in large mixing bowl.
- To the pasta, add the tomatoes, artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, roasted bell peppers, and capers. In a small jar with a lid, combine the extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, oregano, sugar, kosher salt and black pepper, and shake well to combine. Pour the dressing over pasta, and mix well.
- Season with more kosher salt and black pepper to taste, and garnish with the slivered basil and crumbled feta cheese. Refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
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Jennie @themessybakerblog
This is one wicked good lookin’ bowl of pasta salad. Pinned!
Louisa [Living Lou]
My entire family is in Greece right now, maybe if I make this pasta salad it will bring me one step closer to the Mediterranean? (at least in the flavour profile – ha!) Thanks for this recipe! Looks beautiful as always.
becky
I DO love a good Greek salad! Yours looks absolutely perfect! I’m looking forward to more tried and true classic recipes from you this summer!
Nessa
This looks so comforting!
rachel
Oh Heidi – this looks and sounds simply amazing! I’m a big fan of whole wheat pasta and the flavors in this…. mmmmmmmmmm
Des @ Life's Ambrosia
I am drooling over this salad! So pretty and perfect for summer!
Bev @ Bev Cooks
Why is my entire head not in that?
Stefanie @ Sarcastic Cooking
Love it! I like the addition of capers, I never would have thought of that! Capers totally go with the salty wonderfulness of this salad!!!
natalie @ wee eats
/sigh… why oh why must I read this right before bed? I’ve hit a bit of a wall with lunches this week and I think you’ve just come to our rescue! Thanks lover ♥ and I’ve been pouring over the new mag, I LOVE IT!
Laura (Tutti Dolci)
I just finished lunch but I want to inhale every bit of this salad!
Lilia - spoon stories-
greek pasta salad…one of my favorites ^^
Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain
I want to dive head first into this pasta! Gorgeous, Heidi!
Samantha @FerraroKitchen
This is something I make ALL the time! We always have these ingredients on hand and I even posted a Greek quinoa salad last year. Love this!
cassie
I love every single little thing about this, Heidi. The capers might be my favorite. And your idea to add tuna – LOVE that.
PS – thank you for including my orzo salad!
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes
This is pure deliciousness going on in this salad! I love Greek flavors…especially kalamata olives :)
Liz
Nice salad. Thank you.
Daniela @ FoodrecipesHQ
I’m so much into Greek salad! And pasta… you know… this is dream food to me! Beautifully shot too.
I’m having a hard time eating anything else, the craving for fresh flavors is here.
Nikki
I’m hungry now! Thank you! :)
kelley
What better time of year than now to be jiving on all things caprese. Get it while it lasts, girlfriend, because cooler weather is just around the corner! Love the ww pasta in this!
And then it will be roasted tomatoes with pasta after we shred the slopes. I accept that :)
sheila
I love everything about his salad. I would have to make it for myself, my silly family does not like olives, and what is a greek salad with out them? would def be adding the artichokes!! Hope you are enjoying your summer Heidi!
Oh no! No olives? Travesty in the family. Time for a mutiny.
Belinda @themoonblushbaker
Oh yes a pasta Greek salad that does not contain ice burg. I love the authentic nature of this pasta salad and could make this right now.
Tieghan
Gorgeous Heidi! I love caprese so much and with pasta? It is a dead on winner in my book!
Sommer @ ASpicyPerspective
Love pasta salads and greek salads! This looks like a perfect combination of the two!
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar
This salad looks out of this world delicious! So fun!
Liz @ The Lemon Bowl
Love that you added capers!! I could eat this every day.
Sophie
Pasta salads are my favorite! Back when we were in the States, we had a pool in our back yard. Whenever we had pool parties, my mom would always make a pasta salad just like this! Yummer :)