Healthier Greek Pasta Salad (21 Day Fix Friendly)

Last Updated on March 11, 2020

This Greek Pasta Salad is super healthy and light, and fits perfectly in the 21 Day Fix! I use it as a side dish, but you could also add grilled or roasted chicken to it for a very simple meal! Serve it chilled. 

Earlier this year, I let you all know my resolutions. I’m glad that I’m doing great, although we’re only 6 weeks in. My resolutions were to work out 3 times a week, eat small meals frequently, and be in bed with my phone put away by 10:45pm each night. Honestly, the hardest thing for me has been to put my phone down at night! I know I’m not alone here, since we’re all addicted to our phones, right? And once I start a good book, I have to tear myself away from it!

Last week, I started the 21 Day Fix challenge. I wanted to re-set my cravings clock and eating portions. I have to do this once a year to maintain a good weight. I find that as the year creeps on, I eat bigger and bigger portions, and more and more unhealthy food. This program was attractive to me because you make all your own food, with the exception of a protein shake each day. I love shakes, so no problem. Also, each day you need to get in 30 minutes of exercise, Again, find by me! The best part is the support group. I have a group of friends who are also doing this challenge and we have a support group on Facebook. It has been SO helpful to me! I really can’t stick to anything if I’m doing it alone. 

I’ve been looking for healthier recipes that fit into the 21 Day Fix standards. One thing that I love is that carbs are TOTALLY allowed, but they need to be quality, like the whole wheat pasta I use in this recipe. You have to fit veggies in whenever you can, to meet your daily goals. I packed this pasta salad recipe with tomatoes, brocolli, cauliflower, red onions and olives. I used low fat feta cheese, and a super easy and tangy greek vinaigrette! Most pasta salad is LOADED with sugar or mayonnaise. This pasta salad tastes GREAT and packs in a ton of fresh ingredients. 

How are your resolutions going? Have any of you tried the 21 Day Fix program? I’m loving it! 

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Healthier Greek Pasta Salad (21 Day Fix Friendly)

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Ingredients

• 3 cups whole grain pasta, cooked to package instructions and drained
• 1.5 cup diced broccoli, raw
• 1.5 cup diced cauliflower, raw
• 1.5 cup diced grape tomato, raw
• 1/2 cup red onion
• 1/2 cup black olives
• 3 tbsp feta cheese
• juice of one lemon

Dressing

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine pasta, vegetables, feta cheese and lemon juice. Stir well.
2. In a small bowl, combine dressing ingredients. Taste and add more vinegar or oil to your taste. remember that there will be some extra acidity from the lemon juice.
3. Pour dressing over pasta and vegetables and stir well. Cover and chill in refrigerator for at least 20 minutes before serving.

Notes

The 21 day fix values for this recipe are

• 1 yellow (carb)
• 1 green (veggies)
• 1/2 orange (dressings)
• 1/3 blue (healthy fats)
• The serving is 1.5 cups

Love this healthier greek pasta salad? I think you’d also enjoy my Cilantro Lime Coleslaw!