This Greek pasta salad is so good, you’ll eat it right from the bowl.

A perfect salad for entertaining, this Greek pasta salad is bright, colorful, and full of flavor.

Here, learn how to make it, and how to make it a bit more of your own.

Southern Living Greek Pasta Salad in a bowl to serve

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Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to four days.

Be sure to mix the salad before serving as the dressing may settle in the bottom of the bowl.

Can You Make Greek Pasta Salad Ahead of Time?

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Yes, it’s possible for you to make Greek pasta salad up to 2 days in advance.

If you better get head on making this fresh, you might cook the noodles ahead of time.

Make the dressing up to 2 days in advance and keep it stored in the fridge, too.

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Just give it a good whisk before adding to the pasta.

you might also serve this at a tailgate alongside football favorites likechicken wings,BLT, orHam-and-Swiss Sliders.

each)Persian cucumbers, unpeeled, halved lengthwise, and sliced 1/8-in.

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Drain and rinse under cold water until cool; set aside.

Gradually whisk in oil until smooth and emulsified.

Toss pasta in dressing:

Add cooked macaroni to dressing, and toss to coat.

Southern Living Greek Pasta Salad stirring together the pasta and dressing

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Transfer to a serving bowl, and garnish with additional dill.

Southern Living Greek Pasta Salad adding the vegetables and cheese to the salad

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Southern Living Greek Pasta Salad in a bowl to serve garnished with dill

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