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Greek pasta salad with bow-tie pasta, chicken, broccoli, black olives, feta, Colby Jack cheese and sliced beets

Greek Bowtie Pasta Salad Delight

A zesty, savory pasta salad with vegetables, deli meats, cheeses, and Greek-Italian dressing
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, meal prep, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: High-Protein, Meal prep
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables & Herbs
  • 8 oz can Black Olives, sliced rinsed
  • 1 English Cucumber cut into small cubes
  • 1 large Vidalia Onion diced
  • 3 Roma Tomatoes diced
  • 2 tbsp Dill Weed
  • ⅛ cup Fresh Cilantro reserving a few pieces for garnish
  • 1 small Crown Broccoli washed, drained, removed from stems, and cut into small pieces
Deli Meats – diced into medium cubes (your choice)
  • 1 1/2 slice Buffalo Deli Chicken sliced at size 8–10
  • 1 1/2 slice Garden & Herb Deli Chicken sliced at size 8–10
  • 1½ slices Hard Salami Deli sliced at size 8–10
  • 1½ slices Pepperoni Deli sliced at size 8–10
Cheese
  • ½ block Colby Jack Cheese cut into small cubes
  • 1/2 block Mozzarella Cheese cut into small cubes
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese
  • ½ cup Dry Parmesan Cheese
Pasta & Dressing
  • ½ box High-Protein Bowtie Pasta cooked according to package instructions and cut in half
  • 1 bottle Kraft Greek Salad Dressing
  • ½ bottle Aldi Italian Salad Dressing

Equipment

  • 1 Large Pot for cooking pasta
  • 1 Large mixing bowl
  • 1 Colander to drain pasta
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Chef's knife
  • 1 set Measuring cups & spoons
  • 1 Large mixing spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta according to the manufacturer’s instructions. The pasta should be fully cooked, not al dente. Once done, rinse with cold water and let it sit for about 15 minutes to cool.
  2. Combine all vegetables in a large bowl and stir to distribute evenly.
  3. Add the deli meats and cubed cheeses. Mix with the vegetables.
  4. Pour in the Greek and Italian salad dressings. Stir to combine.
  5. Add the cooled bowtie pasta and stir gently to combine.
  6. Add the dry Parmesan cheese and mix well.
  7. Spread the feta cheese over the top.
  8. Garnish with the reserved cilantro.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.

Notes

  • This pasta salad tastes best after chilling for at least 30 minutes so the flavors can come together.
  • Serve with sliced beets for a zesty, earthy pairing.
  • It also works well with your favorite bread or crackers, or served by itself.
  • Add diced boiled eggs for extra protein.
  • You can swap the pasta shape, deli meats, or cheeses to make it your own.
  • For a crunchier, lower-carb variation, swap the pasta for coleslaw mix.
  • The Buffalo chicken adds extra spice and a distinct flavor.
  • Try it, enjoy it, and tell me what twist you added.