Athenian Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Athenian Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup loosely packed fresh dill; ½ cup loosely packed of fresh mint; 1 large garlic clove; 3 ounces red onions, quartered; ⅔ cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; ¼ teaspoon salt; fresh ground pepper; 16 large cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails left on); 8 ounces dried fusilli; 12 cherry tomatoes, halved; 16 oil-cured black olives; 6 ounces feta cheese, cut into 1/3-inch dice

Servings: persons

½ cup loosely packed fresh dill
½ cup loosely packed of fresh mint
1 large garlic clove
3 ounces red onions, quartered
⅔ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
¼ teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper
16 large cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails left on)
8 ounces dried fusilli
12 cherry tomatoes, halved
16 oil-cured black olives
6 ounces feta cheese, cut into 1/3-inch dice

1
Place dill and mint in work bowl of processor.
2
With machine running,drop garlic through feed tube and mince.
3
Add onion and chop coarsely using 12 on/off turns.
4
Add oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper and mix 5 seconds.
5
Toss shrimp with 1/4 cup dressing;refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight.
6
Chill remaining dressing separately.
7
Cook fusilli in large pot of boiling, salted water until just tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally;drain well.
8
In large bowl toss warm fusilli with enough reserved dressing to coat to taste.
9
Cool and add tomatoes,olives and feta; garnish with shrimp.
10
Serve pasta salad at room temperature, passing remaining dressing separately.

4560

kcal

Calories

454

Fat

Carbs

111

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup loosely packed fresh dill, ½ cup loosely packed of fresh mint, 1 large garlic clove, 3 ounces red onions, quartered, and more.

Yes, Athenian Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Athenian Pasta Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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