Full of fresh vegetables, beans and vegan feta, this hearty Greek Pasta Salad makes a great meal on it’s own, but it’s also a perfect side dish for summer picnics and cookouts!
Greek Pasta Salad
Most Greek pasta salads are made with a red wine vinaigrette, which I find quite tasty, however, I just can’t stop myself from drizzling this kind of meal with a tahini dressing. Actually, I’ll look for just about any excuse to drench my food in tahini.
Versatile Recipe
This pasta salad is very versatile, so if you don’t like cucumbers, you can use something else, such as zucchini or summer squash. If you prefer white beans to chickpeas, feel free to make the swap. I like to use my Tofu Feta in this dish, but if you have a favorite store-bought vegan cheese, feel free to use it instead.
I like to make this dish on hot days and serve it for dinner over a bed of chopped romaine lettuce. I also like to take it with me to summertime potlucks or serve it as a side dish to grilled eggplant wraps.
Vegan Greek Pasta Salad
Full of fresh vegetables, beans and vegan feta, this hearty Greek Pasta Salad makes a great meal on it’s own, but it’s also a perfect side dish for summer picnics and cookouts!
Ingredients
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 12-ounce package whole wheat or gluten-free pasta, cooked
- 1½ cups cooked chickpeas (or 1 14-ounce can)
- 12-ounce jar artichoke hearts, quartered
- 1 cucumber, chopped
- 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
- 1 cup kalamata olives, sliced in half
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced (about ½ a cup)
- 1 cup Tofu Feta
- ½ cup Tahini Dressing
Instructions
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In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic, oregano, sea salt, and pepper.
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In a large bowl, toss together the pasta, chickpeas, artichoke hearts, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, and tofu feta. Gently fold in the red wine dressing. Drizzle with the Tahini Dressing and serve.
This looks so much more fun than a mayo-based pasta salad!
Thank you, Becky!
Sounds like the perfect pasta salad. Company next week and I’m buying ingredients!
Thanks, Ginny! I hope everyone enjoys it!
Ooooo – I love a good pasta salad.
This one sounds like it really hits the spot too. Yum.
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Thank you, Trinity!
Looks amazing, Dianne! I love all the flavors you put together. I need to search for some gluten-free bow tie pasta. Otherwise I’ll use penne.
Thank you, Amy! I’ll taste good with just about any pasta shape!
Wow, this has so many of my favorite foods, I know I would love it. I’m particularly obsessed with artichokes these days. Sign me up!
Thanks, Cadry! I hope you enjoy it!
Love these flavors together! Can’t let summer go by without having some delicious pasta salad!
Thanks, Jenn!
I love pasta salad especially in the summer! Sounds delicious.
Thank you, Sophia!
I’m so into tahini dressing right now. Your pasta salad is the perfect summer meal.
Thank you!
all the flavors in this – my favorites! I love bow tie pasta… 🙂
My favorites, too!
Greek salad was one of the first vegan recipes I enjoyed. Tofu feta really makes it.
It does!
Oh my goodness, this is all of my favorites in one bowl! Looks amazing!
Thank you, Sarah!
Such a beautiful salad Dianne! I love all of the rich flavors going on and yes to that tahini dressing, what a nice touch!
Thank you!
I absolutely love all the flavors layered in a greek salad. I bet this pasta salad is no different.
Thank you, Nicole!