Greek Gourmet Pasta Salad Recipe

No wonder Greek Gourmet Pasta salad is such a staple for barbecuing season – every adult loves it, and it’s easy for kids to deconstruct to suit their tastes. Adding pasta makes it more substantial, and both pasta and the ingredients in a Greek salad are sturdy and not prone to wilting, making them perfectly portable and ideal if you’re looking to serve a crowd. To turn it into a one-dish meal, add cooked shrimp or chunks of chicken.Chock-full of tomato, red and green pepper and tricolor spirals, this full-flavored salad is as attractive as it is delicious.

This pasta salad is delicious and a definite crowd pleaser.It’s also a great picnic or potluck dish as it can sit at room temperature with no problems.

83% would make again

This recipe is:

Quick

Ingredients

3 cups uncooked tricolor spiral pasta

1 medium tomato, cut into wedges

1 small sweet red pepper, julienned

1 small green pepper, julienned

4 ounces crumbled feta cheese

1/2 cup sliced ripe olives

DRESSING:

2/3 tablespoon olive oil

1/4 cup minced fresh basil

3 tablespoons white vinegar

2 tablespoons chopped green onions

2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Directions

• Cook the pasta according to package direction's rinse in cold water and drain. Place in a large serving bowl; add the tomato, peppers, feta cheese and olives.
• In a blender, combine the dressing ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. Toss before serving. Yield: 10-12 servings.

Nutrition Facts:

• 1 serving (1/2 cup) equals 225 calories, 15 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 6 mg cholesterol, 257 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.

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