Transport yourself to the sun-drenched shores of Greece with this vibrant pasta salad. Bursting with fresh vegetables, succulent shrimp, salty feta, and briny olives, all tossed in a tangy homemade vinaigrette, it's a Mediterranean feast in a bowl – perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light and flavorful dinner.
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Nutrition
Carbohydrate
66 g
Cholesterol
185 mg
Fiber
4 g
Protein
34 g
Saturated Fat
12 g
Sodium
3398 mg
Sugar
6 g
Fat
46 g
Unsaturated Fat
0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
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5 mins
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the rice wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, a pinch of salt, and black pepper to taste. Gradually whisk in the extra-virgin olive oil until the vinaigrette is emulsified. Transfer the vinaigrette to a jar or container with a tight-fitting lid. (5 minutes)
02 Step
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1 mins
Position an oven rack in the highest position and preheat the oven's broiler on high.
03 Step
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2 mins
In a bowl, toss the zucchini and bell pepper with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Arrange the vegetables in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
04 Step
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9 mins
Broil the zucchini and bell pepper in the preheated oven until they are tender and lightly charred, flipping them once halfway through, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer to a large bowl to cool slightly. Once cooled, cut the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
05 Step
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9 mins
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta shells and cook according to package directions, about 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain the pasta thoroughly in a colander (do not rinse).
06 Step
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3 mins
In a large bowl, combine the roasted zucchini and bell pepper, cooked pasta shells, shrimp, halved cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, chopped Kalamata olives, diced red onion, and dried oregano.
07 Step
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2 mins
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly. Serve immediately, or chill for later.
For the best flavor, use high-quality extra-virgin olive oil and fresh, ripe vegetables.
Feel free to customize the salad with other Mediterranean ingredients, such as cucumber, artichoke hearts, or sun-dried tomatoes.
The vinaigrette can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
To prevent the pasta from sticking together, toss it with a little olive oil after draining.
This salad is delicious served chilled or at room temperature.
If packing this salad for a picnic, consider keeping the dressing separate and tossing it with the salad just before serving to prevent the pasta from becoming soggy.
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Darron Mcclure
Apr 11, 2025This salad was a huge hit at my summer BBQ! Everyone loved the fresh flavors and the shrimp was a great addition.
Bennie Mayert
Jan 15, 2025I made this for a potluck and it was gone in minutes! I used gluten-free pasta and it worked perfectly.
Vivienne Kovacek
Apr 12, 2023I added some grilled chicken to make it a more substantial meal and it was fantastic!
Travon Carroll
Feb 11, 2023So easy to make and absolutely delicious! I will definitely be making this again.
Bonnie Botsford
Jan 23, 2023The vinaigrette is so flavorful! I'm going to use it on other salads too.