Light Greek Pasta Salad
Something about summer always makes me and my family start to crave pasta salad. It’s just a great way to eat something cold and refreshing, but with a little more bulk than some green salads provide. Plus, who doesn’t love a good plate of pasta? Especially when it tastes as delicious as this one. You’ll love the blend of flavors in this. It’s so fresh and light. The tangy lemon and sweet honey in the dressing, the fresh mint and bitter olives, and the added crunch of the cucumbers and red onions combines to make every bite a delight! With so much flavor, you would never guess that this salad is a healthier version of a regular Light Greek Pasta Salad.
What Makes It Healthier?
There are only 2 tablespoons of olive oil in this dressing. The extra creaminess comes from the Dijon mustard and honey. I love any kind of pasta salad, but I can usually do without the heavy dressings, especially when the pasta is drowning in it. This is definitely not the case with this salad. The dressing doesn’t overpower the pasta and the vegetables. It’s always better when these fresh ingredients get to speak for themselves.
Make It A Main Dish
This Light Greek Pasta Salad is a meal in itself, but if you want to make it a little heartier you can add grilled chicken or serve it as a side with our Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce or with our Easy Crockpot Gyros. If you are a fan of the tastes of the Mediterranean, you may also like our Mediterranean Flatbread Pizzas. Counting calories and fat? In a 1 ¼ cup serving of this Light Greek Pasta Salad there are 280 calories, and 7 grams of fat. Share It on Instagram!
