Lemon Pasta Salad

chia's Note:

Based on a recipe from Bon Appetit--I added the herbs I've been growing. Nice side dish for a hot summer day.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 7 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 garlic cloves , minced
• 2 lemons, zest of , grated
• salt and pepper
• 12 ounces penne pasta , cooked
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes , halved
• 1 ½ cups chopped red peppers
• 1 ½ cups crumbled feta cheese
• 1 cup chopped scallion
• ¼ cup torn fresh basil
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions:

1. Cook pasta al dente according to package directions; drain, rinse in cold water, drain again and place in a large bowl.
2. Whisk oil, lemon juice, mustard, zest and garlic in a small bowl. Season with salt & pepper to taste. Add chopped peppers, feta, scallions, and tomatoes to the pasta.
3. Pour dressing over and toss.
4. Add basil and parsley and toss.
5. Season with salt & pepper.

Reviews

[Hey Jude]

Excellent! I made this exactly as written, using tomatoes and herbs from my garden. I served this with [recipe=39622]Roasted Greek Style Chicken #39622[/recipe] and steamed sweet corn. Great meal.

[Beep Beep Momma's Taxi]

With the weather so hot, this salad is great!. Loads of flavors going on here, and we loved every last drop!

[TaterBug! :)]

Like the revious reviewers, I often find pasta salad rather flavorless. This one was terrific!! This is a fresh and flavorful recipe. A definite keeper! Thanks!