Fresh Greek Pasta Salad

"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
Ingredients:
15
Serves:
12-16

ingredients

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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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Reviews

  1. I really liked this salad; filling and refreshing. I scaled it back and used green pepper instead of cucumber and omitted the black olivies
     
  2. I love salads all year round but especially the ones that can be used as a main for summer meals. It might Sept but our 95+ heat spell continues so I cook lightly in the mornings and enjoy some great recipes for dinner. I made this as written right down the line (well, except for the cuke which I skipped) and really enjoyed the little flavor boost from the anchovy paste. I've been getting tiny tomatoes called sweet gems here of late, they are red and yellow and so sweet and juicy that I've been eating a hand full out of the fridge for a snack. They were delicious in this pasta salad. Served with coconut vanilla ice tea on some chopped romaine. Oh so good!
     
  3. Aussie Recipe Tag: I loved this recipe! Such flavor and fresh ingredients! I couldn't get enough of it - I think it will be a new addition to our Christmas dinner this year as well
     
  4. I would have like to use fresh herbs but it's too early in the season for me. I'll do it again later this summer with fresh herbs. I used dried herbs and it was great also. I used macaroni. I used red onion instead of green onions. And I used black olives, cause that's what I had on hands. The dressing is great. DH wanted more feta on his serving. It's perfect for lunch. Great flavors. Thanks AZPARZYCH :) Made for PRMR tag game
     
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  1. I really liked this salad; filling and refreshing. I scaled it back and used green pepper instead of cucumber and omitted the black olivies
     
  2. I would have like to use fresh herbs but it's too early in the season for me. I'll do it again later this summer with fresh herbs. I used dried herbs and it was great also. I used macaroni. I used red onion instead of green onions. And I used black olives, cause that's what I had on hands. The dressing is great. DH wanted more feta on his serving. It's perfect for lunch. Great flavors. Thanks AZPARZYCH :) Made for PRMR tag game
     

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<p><span><strong>I am a stay at home mom to two wonderful boys; Joshua (8years), Kaiden (5 years), and baby GIRL, Madalynn (19 months)! &nbsp;I also have&nbsp;two fur babies (cats); Kobee, AJ; we had to put our youngest cat Sly down Jan 2014. :(. I am also&nbsp;married to my best friend, Jeff and have been since April 2005.&nbsp; I love cooking, hate cleaning and will do whatever I can to get out of it!&nbsp;&nbsp;I&nbsp;love grilling and baking.&nbsp;&nbsp;I do most of the grilling at my house, and bake for almost a week straight at Christmas time!&nbsp; I can make or will attempt just about anything,&nbsp;though I rarely make&nbsp;brownies, my husband's are the best!&nbsp; Homemade breads are not my friend, so I am always working on bread baking.</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>As for recipe ideas (besides zaar) Cooking Light Cookbooks are my favorites.&nbsp; I love to make new meals and try new things; it is hard though because my husband is picky when it comes to veggies (and hates seafood); If it were up to him we would have baked-bread crumb chicken and white rice at least one meal a day!&nbsp; Over the past couple years with zaar, I have found tons of new recipes&nbsp;my family&nbsp;normally wouldn&rsquo;t eat&nbsp;but have been happily surprised with new favorites.</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>I&nbsp;love to join in&nbsp;all of the tag games; I haven't been as present as I would like, but as soon as my Jeff is back from working in Ohio I will be back in full tagging mode! </strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>Cooking is my hobby and passion, I always like to host the family get togethers and volunteer for the potluck dishes.&nbsp; Most of all though&nbsp;are my kids; being home all day with them is fun and challenging, but I wouldn&rsquo;t trade it for any salary!!</strong></span></p>
 
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