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This Greek Pasta Salad is super healthy, light and 21 day fix friendly! Great as a chilled side dish, or add protein to make it a full meal!

Earlier this year, I let you all know my resolutions. I’m happy to report that I’m doing great so far! My resolutions are to pretty simple! I will work out 3 times a week and eat small meals frequently. And, each night I will be in bed with my phone put away by 10:45 pm!

I’ve been doing great with my exercise, doing low impact workouts mostly. My favorites workouts so far are yoga class and reformer Pilates training in Kansas City with my friend Abby. I am also walking our dog almost every day!

For my diet, I’m trying to eat more whole foods! The secret for me to be able to do this is to have pre-cooked protein in the fridge, like this Maple Dijon Chicken Breast or Smoked Salmon, as well as a veggie packed side dish that is okay to eat cold, like this Greek Pasta Salad recipe (recipe card below), or Crunchy Broccoli Salad. I have to make it just as convenient for me to grab a healthier option as it is to grab something in the drive-thru!

PERFECT for the 21 day fix! Greek pasta salad with whole wheat pasta, olives, tomatoes, cauliflower, broccoli, feta, red onions and a super healthy greek vinaigrette dressing. Add chicken for extra protein!

Honestly, the hardest thing for me about this year’s resolutions has been to put my phone down at night! I know I’m not alone here!

And once I start a good book, I have a hard time tearing myself away from it!

PERFECT for the 21 day fix! Greek pasta salad with whole wheat pasta, olives, tomatoes, cauliflower, broccoli, feta, red onions and a super healthy greek vinaigrette dressing. Add chicken for extra protein!

I’ve been looking for healthier recipes that work in my whole foods. Simple swaps like using whole wheat pasta in this Greek pasta salad recipe really help!

How to Make Healthy Greek Pasta Salad

I also packed this Greek pasta salad recipe with tomatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, red onions, and olives. I used low-fat feta cheese and a super easy and tangy Greek vinaigrette! You can use store-bought Greek dressing, make homemade Greek dressing, or try this beautiful Sun Dried Tomato Dressing.

You probably know that most pasta salads are LOADED with sugar or mayonnaise (like my Hawaiian Macaroni Salad recipe, which is a total guilty pleasure). The Greek Pasta Salad recipe I’m sharing today tastes GREAT without those ingredients being in the dressing.

PERFECT for the 21 day fix! Greek pasta salad with whole wheat pasta, olives, tomatoes, cauliflower, broccoli, feta, red onions and a super healthy greek vinaigrette dressing. Add chicken for extra protein!

PS- If you are following the 21 day fix program, this Healthy Greek Pasta Salad totally fits within the guidelines!

his 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.

Healthier Greek Pasta Salad (21 Day Fix Friendly)

Yield: 9
Author: Michelle
4.50 from 4 ratings
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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
 

  • In a large bowl, combine pasta, vegetables, feta cheese and lemon juice. Stir well.
  • 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.
  • 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
Serving: 6
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Love this healthier greek pasta salad? I think you’d also enjoy my Cilantro Lime Coleslaw!

PERFECT for the 21 day fix! Greek pasta salad with whole wheat pasta, olives, tomatoes, cauliflower, broccoli, feta, red onions and a super healthy greek vinaigrette dressing. Add chicken for extra protein!