• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to header navigation
  • Skip to footer navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Eat Well.
Live Well.
Be Well.
Display Search Bar
  • Dinners Made Simple
  • Work with Us
  • Let’s Chat!
  • Blog
Follow us on Facebook! Follow us on Instagram! Follow us on Pinterest! Follow us on Twitter! Follow us on YouTube!

The Real Food Dietitians

Eat well. Live well. Be well.

  • Home
  • Recipes
    • Specialty Diets
      • Whole30
      • Paleo
      • Egg-Free
      • Dairy-Free
      • Gluten-free
      • Grain-Free
    • Meal Prep Recipes
    • Whole30
    • Freezer-Friendly
    • Appetizers
    • Main Entree
    • Breakfast
    • Drinks & Smoothies
    • One-Dish Meals
    • Slow-Cooker
    • Instant Pot
    • Salads & Sides
    • Sauces & Dressings
    • Soups & Stews
    • Snacks
    • Sweets & Treats
  • Real Plans
  • Meal Prep

Aug 5, 2020 By Stacie Hassing

Greek Veggie Pasta Salad (Gluten-free)

Egg-Free
Gluten-free
Nut-free
Vegetarian
Jump to Recipe

All of the flavors of a Greek salad: kalamata olives, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, fresh dill, and feta cheese with the addition of pasta, tossed in a lemony, creamy yogurt dressing. This prep-friendly, gluten-free Greek Veggie Pasta Salad will make the perfect addition to your upcoming menu.

Gluten-free Greek Veggie Pasta with fresh veggies on a white plate with dill and lemon wedges on the edge.

Wrapping up Better-for-You Pasta Salad Week with this tasty and hearty Greek Veggie Pasta Salad

Make this salad the highlight of your next meal! With all the flavors, all of the veggies, and the heartiness factor of this recipe, the rest of your meal can be left pretty simple. I love to serve this salad with grilled chicken or salmon to balance out the meal. It makes for a tasty summer lunch or dinner whether you’re serving as part of a weeknight meal or weekend grill out. With 12 ounces of pasta in this Greek Veggie Pasta Salad plus an ample amount of veggies, it makes for about 10-12 servings. Now I love having leftovers to enjoy in the days following, but you could certainly half the recipe if you’re making it for a small family or maybe just one or two.

Easy Greek Veggie Pasta Salad in a white bowl and topped with fresh dill.

This post contains affiliate links that will not change your price but will share some commission.

Ingredients for Greek Veggie Pasta Salad

For the dressing:

  • Plain Greek yogurt – you can use full-fat, 2% or non-fat. I typically go in the middle and choose 2% but it’s whatever you prefer! 
  • Olive oil – you could also use avocado oil. I love Primal Kitchen oils. 
  • Lemon and lemon zest – adds a nice little zing and citrus flavor to the dressing 
  • Dried oregano – dried dill or basil would be a great option as well or a mix of all three
  • Garlic cloves – you could also use garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper

For the salad:

  • Pasta of any shape – gluten-free if needed. Below I share some of our favorite gluten-free pasta brands
  • Fresh dill – dried dill would also work
  • Cucumber – sliced and quartered. We also love using Persian cucumbers (the small ones)
  • Grape or cherry tomatoes –  halved or quartered  
  • Bell pepper – any color will work! 
  • Red onion – love the flavor of red onion, however, if you are one that does not care for onions, feel free to omit or use green onion instead for a milder option
  • Feta cheese – delicious chunks of feta cheese is always a must with Greek food. One of my favorite cheeses
  • Kalamata olives – same with Kalamata olives. A Greek food classic and my favorite olive of all

For 10% off of all Primal Kitchen products use code: REALFOODRDS

How to make Greek Veggie Pasta Salad

  • Step 1: Prepare pasta according to package directions. Once cooked, drain in a colander and run under cold water to cool.
  • Step 2: While the pasta is cooking, chop the veggies, and make the dressing by combining the dressing ingredients in a bowl. Mix well and set aside.
  • Step 3: In a large bowl add all of the salad ingredients. About 30 minutes before serving, pour the dressing over top and toss gently until well combined. 

Looking for guidance with meal planning? Check out Real Plans, a highly customizable online meal planning service that includes over 300 of our very own recipes.

Greek pasta salad made gluten-free with kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, and Tzatziki sauce in a white bowl.

How to prep ahead Greek Veggie Pasta Salad

This recipe is prep-friendly! To prep ahead simply chop all of the veggies and make the dressing. Store in a glass airtight container in the fridge. This can be done up to 2 days in advance. For the pasta, I would recommend cooking that the day you plan to serve the salad for the best texture.

Now you call also prep this salad entirely as part of a meal prep. You may need to add additional yogurt or dressing right before you serve it as the vegetables and pasta will really absorb the dressing over time. This salad makes for a delicious prep-ahead lunch and I like to serve it with chicken or salmon to round out the meal.

What is the best Gluten-free Pasta?

Both Jess and I have tried different gluten-free pasta brands and we have a couple that we would consider great options for their taste and texture.

  • Field Day Organic Gluten-free Pasta – found at most food co-ops and in some grocery stores.
  • Barilla Gluten-free Pasta – a popular pasta brand found in almost all grocery stores.
  • Thrive Market Brown Rice Pasta – available online through the Thrive Market website.

Neither one of us has found a chickpea pasta that we love. However, those are also an option.

Shop Thrive Market to get the best prices on natural, organic, and specialty foods. PLUS get a free gift when you sign-up!

Greek gluten-free veggie pasta salad in a glass bowl being mixed with two gold spoons.

Other Better-for-You Gluten-free Pasta Salads you’ll love

  • Creamy Ranch Pasta Salad
  • Lemon-Dill Tuna Pasta Salad
  • Zesty Italian Pasta Salad

Hungry for More? Subscribe to get our newsletter delivered straight to your inbox! And be sure to stay in touch on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram for all of the latest updates.

Let's Get Cookin'

Greek Veggie Pasta Salad

All of the flavors of a Greek salad: kalamata olives, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, fresh dill, and feta cheese with the addition of pasta, tossed in a lemony, creamy yogurt dressing. This prep-friendly, gluten-free Greek Veggie Pasta Salad will make the perfect addition to your upcoming menu.

  • Author: Stacie Hassing
  • Prep Time: 15 mins.
  • Cook Time: 15 mins.
  • Total Time: 30 mins.
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x
  • Category: Salad
Print Recipe

Ingredients

For the dressing:

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (Full-fat, 2% or non-fat) 
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil or avocado oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon (~ ¼ cup)
  • ½ tsp. lemon zest 
  • 1 ½ tsp. dried oregano  (may sub basil or dill)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced (or 1 tsp. garlic powder)
  • ½ tsp. sea salt
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper

For the salad:

  • 12 oz uncooked pasta, any shape, (gluten-free, if needed)
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh dill, chopped (or 2 tsp. dried dill)
  • 1 medium cucumber, sliced ¼ inch thick and quartered (~1 ½-2 cups)
  • 1 ½ cups grape or cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered  
  • 1 bell pepper (yellow, red or orange or mix), diced (~1 cup) 
  • ½ medium red onion, diced (~¾ cup)
  • 6 oz. feta cheese (¾ cup) + more to sprinkle on top, if desired
  • ½ cup kalamata olives, halved

Instructions

  1. Prepare pasta according to the package directions. Once cooked, drain in a colander and run under cold water to cool.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, chop the veggies and make the dressing by combining the dressing ingredients in a bowl. Mix well and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl add all of the salad ingredients. About 30 minutes before serving, pour the dressing over top and toss gently until well combined. 

Notes

  • Toss the salad about 30 minutes before serving to allow time for the dressing to really soak in.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Add more dressing if needed before serving.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: ~ 1 cup (with 2% yogurt)
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 425 mg
  • Fat: 6 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 32 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 8 g

 

Pin now, Make later!

Greek Veggie Gluten-free pasta salad with fresh veggies and Tzatziki sauce.


All photos and content are copyright protected. Please do not use our photos without prior written permission. If you wish to republish this recipe, please rewrite the recipe in your own unique words and link back to the source recipe here on The Real Food Dietitians. Thank you!

Photo Credit: The photos in this blog post were taken by Jess of Plays Well with Butter. 

  • Facebook16
  • Pinterest374
  • Yummly
  • Email

About Stacie Hassing

Stacie is a Licensed and Registered Dietitian from rural southern Minnesota where she, her husband and daughter reside with their two pups. She’s a co-founder of The Real Food RDs and content creator of simple and wholesome recipes. She loves all kinds of fitness and has a passion to inspire as many as she can live a healthier and happier life both in and out of the kitchen - the driving force behind the co-development of the The Real Food RDs brand.

< Previous Post
Next Post >

Reader Interactions

Leave a Comment Cancel reply

Recipe rating ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆

Primary Sidebar

Welcome

The Real Food Dietitians is the passion-driven product of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists Stacie Hassing and Jessica Beacom. They’ve combined their love of nutrition, health and real food with the concepts of ease and convenience to bring you recipes that are big on flavor but short on ingredients.

Free eBook

Sign up to get your FREE recipe eBook + weekly newsletter!

Favorite Recipes

A large bowl of oven baked carrot fries with a side of dijon-thyme aioli

Baked Carrot Fries with Dijon-Thyme Aioli

Sautéed asparagus topped with goat cheese sauce and toasted almonds on a speckled plate

Sautéed Asparagus with Goat Cheese Sauce

Freshly baked oatmeal chocolate chip cookies on a gold cooling rack

Gluten-Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Fresh grilled asparagus in a grill pan topped with fresh parmesan and lemon wedges

Grilled Asparagus with Parmesan

10 Healthy Meal Prep Recipes

Eight different Easter brunch recipes in a collage

8 Healthy & Easy Easter Brunch Recipes

Free Recipe eBook

Sign up to get your FREE recipe ebook + weekly newsletter!

Follow us on Facebook! Follow us on Instagram! Follow us on Pinterest! Follow us on Twitter! Follow us on YouTube!
  • Disclaimer
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Newsletter Sign Up
  • Let’s Chat!
Copyright © 2021 The Real Food Dietitians Site Credits. Designed by Melissa Rose Design. Developed by Once Coupled.
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.AcceptReject Read More
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.

Non-necessary

Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.

SAVE & ACCEPT
How about a free recipe ebook?

Sign up for our newsletter and get your FREE recipe ebook delivered right to your inbox!

We respect your privacy! Your information will *never* be shared, traded or sold to a 3rd party.
  • 16
  • 374