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GREEK PASTA SALAD FOR A CROWD

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This is my go to pasta salad when I cater. It’s super quick and simple to put together and everyone loves it! What more could you ask for?

I like my dressing a little heavier on the vinegar. If this is too much for you, just add more oil until it tastes balanced…

You can add more or less pasta, olives, pepperoncini, tomatoes, feta and onions to taste. Or add a little cucumber or some fresh tomatoes. It’s a pretty forgiving salad. This is just the basic recipe. Experiment!

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GREEK PASTA SALAD FOR A CROWD

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  • Author: Rocky Mountain Woman

Ingredients

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  • for the pasta:
  • 2 lbs assorted pasta
  • 1 can black olives, chopped
  • 1 small jar pepperoncini, chopped
  • 1 small jar sun dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • 1 large or 2 small bricks feta cheese, crumbled
  • for the dressing:
  • 1/3 cup red wine or apple cider vinegar
  • 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 T dried oregano
  • 1 t dried basil
  • dash or two of Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 T Dijon mustard
  • salt and pepper from the mill

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to the directions on the box
  2. Drain and cool
  3. Add the rest of the pasta ingredients
  4. Whisk together the ingredients for the dressing thoroughly
  5. Add enough to the pasta to moisten it, reserving the rest to add later if the salad dries out

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  1. Jenny Matlock says

    February 27, 2012 at 5:12 pm

    This looks amazing.

    And I’m not just saying that cuz I can only eat soft food for a few more days!

    I love these flavors.

    Drooling here!

    Reply
    • Rocky Mountain Woman says

      March 1, 2012 at 7:25 am

      Jenny,

      You poor thing! I’m in the middle of some dental work also and have actually lost a few pounds because it’s so hard to eat!

      Hope you feel better soon teach!

      xxoo,

      RMW

      Reply
  2. Arkansas Patti says

    February 28, 2012 at 3:09 am

    That looks great and I have company coming to try it on. I have everything but the pepperoncini. Hope I can find it. Thanks.

    Reply
  3. Cookie says

    February 28, 2012 at 7:44 am

    I’m always looking for a great pasta salad recipe for picnics and to take camping. THANKS!!!

    Reply
  4. Janaki Nagaraj says

    March 1, 2012 at 12:47 am

    Looks good.

    Reply
  5. Heather says

    March 1, 2012 at 4:58 am

    Wow this looks so yummy!

    Reply
  6. Jenny Short says

    March 1, 2012 at 5:18 am

    I want to make it today! Greek Salad is my favorite salade. The pasta looks good with it. Thanks for the recipe. xo Jenny

    Reply
  7. Barb says

    March 1, 2012 at 3:28 pm

    Yum, yum! I like all the ingredients, and it sounds easy. Also, I like your action shot!

    Reply
    • Rocky Mountain Woman says

      March 2, 2012 at 7:02 am

      I can get a little carried away with action shots. I have a very compulsive nature!

      Reply
  8. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

    March 4, 2012 at 4:43 pm

    What a fabulous idea making the classic Greek salad a pasta salad RMW! 😀

    Reply
  9. DanielleB says

    March 17, 2012 at 6:26 am

    Looks yummy! How many people do you think this recipe would feed as a side dish at a party? I have to make a pasta salad for a baby shower for 35 people, and wondering if this would be a good amount?

    Reply
    • Rocky Mountain Woman says

      March 19, 2012 at 8:25 am

      It would probably be enough for 35 women as a side dish, but I’d probably add one more pound of pasta, another can of olives and maybe a little more sun dried tomato. I might up the oil a little bit to make it a little less tart and leave the vinegar amount the same. I, however, always overdo these things and end up with leftovers!

      If you decide to make it, let me know how it turns out!!!!

      xxoo,

      RMW

      Reply
      • Jill Scott says

        July 9, 2018 at 11:21 pm

        Thank you for this recipe. It has become my go to as well 🙂 I’m Always asked to share the recipe.

        Reply
        • Rocky Mountain Woman says

          July 10, 2018 at 12:00 pm

          Jill,

          Thank you so much for taking the time to tell me. It made my day!

          Barb

          Reply
  10. DanielleB says

    June 11, 2012 at 1:15 pm

    Hi RMW – I made the salad for my sister-in-law’s baby shower and it was a hit! Thanks so much for posting such a great recipe for a large group 🙂

    Reply
    • Rocky Mountain Woman says

      June 11, 2012 at 1:26 pm

      Danielle! I am so happy that it worked for you! Makes me feel really good!!!

      xxoo,

      RMW

      Reply
  11. Kathie says

    January 30, 2013 at 6:44 pm

    What quantities would you suggest for the salad as a side dish for a superbowl party for 125! We serve roast beef on a bun with salad and potato chips at half time.
    I’ve always served pickled Bean Salad (5, 2L jars) but I can’t get them anymore.
    I bought 2.8 kg (6+ lbs) of dry fusili and penne pasta.
    Thanks for any help
    Kathie

    Reply
    • Rocky Mountain Woman says

      January 31, 2013 at 7:24 pm

      Kathie:

      I would probably make five or six lbs of pasta, triple the rest of the ingredients and maybe just double the dressing.

      Let me know if you try it!!

      xxoo,

      RMW

      Reply
  12. Kathie says

    February 2, 2013 at 6:08 am

    Hi
    I’m going to make it for superbowl but I’m nervous about timing. Can I make it ahead without it going soggy? I bought some tin roasting pans, I have several large bowls and a soup pot. Any help with how to prepare for 130 and the transport it (we party at our theatre).
    This is amazing that I can get this info “over the airwaves!!
    Thanks for your help
    Kathie

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    • Rocky Mountain Woman says

      February 3, 2013 at 1:18 pm

      Kathie:

      Yikes! It looks like I missed your comment and it’s probably too late to answer since the pre show has already started.

      For future reference, I have made this salad the night before and just put a little of the dressing on it and then the next day added the rest of the dressing. If you put all the dressing on it the night before it can get a little soggy.

      Hopes this helps…

      xxoo,

      RMW

      Reply
  13. Kathie says

    February 4, 2013 at 5:05 am

    Hi
    It was a hit!
    I used 10 pounds of pasta for about 120 people. I’d say I have about 2 pounds leftover. I put in your ingredients plus cucumber and peppers and a recipe of tabbouleh. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Rocky Mountain Woman says

      February 4, 2013 at 7:05 am

      Kathie – Yeah! You have no idea how happy that makes me!

      Thanks so much for letting me know. I really like the cucumber idea. I think I’ll try adding that next time.

      xxoo,

      RMW

      Reply
  14. Kathie says

    February 5, 2013 at 4:17 pm

    Thanks
    I just read the first reply about making it ahead. I cooked the pasta ahead and added the other ingredients the day before. The tabbouleh has a dressing so it kind of moistened it but wasn’t a real dressing. I ended up cleaning out our big blue coleman cooler and I made the salad in it. It worked out really well. I put on rubber gloves and dug in and tossed it!
    I added about 8 cups of dressing (oil, vinegar etc plus 1 container of tzikiki so it was slightly creamy) about 4 hours ahead.
    It was fun! Thanks for giving me your guidance which gave me the confidence to try it!
    K

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  15. Rebecca Miller says

    June 30, 2013 at 5:29 pm

    Thanks for sharing. I plan to make this for a crowd on July 4th. Have you ever added artichoke hearts to the salad?

    Reply
    • Rocky Mountain Woman says

      July 1, 2013 at 6:27 am

      Rebecca,

      I haven’t, but one of my friends makes this recipe quite a bit and adds a jar of drained, chopped artichoke hearts – it’s wonderful….

      Let me know how it turns out!!

      xxoo,

      RMW

      Reply
  16. thimbleberry says

    August 24, 2013 at 8:34 am

    How many peeps does this recipe feed?

    Reply
    • Rocky Mountain Woman says

      August 26, 2013 at 6:16 am

      Hi Thimbleberry:

      It depends on what you are planning to serve with it. If you have a hearty main dish and a few other side dishes, this would probably feed 15 to 20 people…

      RMW

      Reply
  17. Cheese with Noodles says

    February 8, 2014 at 12:59 am

    This pasta salad looks so good! I’ve been looking for a really good pasta salad recipe with an oil and vinegar dressing, definitely going to try this when summer rolls around.

    Reply
  18. Emily Larsen says

    April 23, 2016 at 5:22 pm

    We loved this salad…Thanks for the recipe. We even loved it as leftovers all week long.

    Reply
    • Rocky Mountain Woman says

      May 4, 2016 at 4:02 pm

      Emily,

      Yippee! I’m so happy you liked my recipe and thank you so much for taking the time to tell me.

      RMW

      Reply

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