Fresh Greek Pasta Salad

Name: Fresh Greek Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12-16 serving(s)
Ingredients: 12 ounces mostaccioli pasta (about 4 cups uncooked) or 12 ounces penne (about 4 cups uncooked); 2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered; 1 medium cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced; 4 green onions, sliced; 1/3 cup kalamata olive, pitted and halved; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 2 tablespoons fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil; 2 tablespoons fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 tablespoon anchovy paste (optional); 4 -6 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled; fresh oregano leaves (to garnish)

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Recipe by AZPARZYCH

The fresh herbs, vegetables, and olives that characterize Greek cuisine are tossed with pasta in this springy salad.

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READY IN: 25mins

SERVES: 12-16

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

12

ounces mostaccioli pasta (about 4 cups uncooked) or 12 ounces penne (about 4 cups uncooked)
2

cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
1

medium cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced
4

green onions, sliced
¹⁄₃

cup kalamata olive, pitted and halved
¹⁄₂

cup olive oil
¹⁄₂

cup lemon juice
2

tablespoons fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
2

tablespoons fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried oregano
1

tablespoon anchovy paste (optional)
4 -6

garlic cloves, minced
¹⁄₄

teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄

teaspoon ground black pepper
1

cup feta cheese, crumbled
fresh oregano leaves (to garnish)

DIRECTIONS

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain in a colander. Rinse with cold water; drain again.
In a large bowl toss together the cooked pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, and olive.
In a screw-top jar combine the olive oil, lemon juice, basil, the 2 tablespoons oregano, anchovy paste (if using), garlic, salt, and pepper. Cover and shake well. Drizzle over past mixture; toss to coat.
Cover and chill in refrigerator for as least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
To serve, add feta cheese; toss. Sprinkle fresh oregano leaves.

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