Penne Pasta Salad Greek Style

Submitted by peterjanet72

"Taste of Greece in a Penne pasta salad- great for BBQ or picnic sides etc."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1 (450 g) package penne pasta, boiled as per pkg. directions
• 1⁄2 green bell pepper, thin sliced
• 1⁄2 red bell pepper, thin sliced
• 1 plum tomato, diced
• 1⁄4 cup red onion, thin sliced

• Dressing

• 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup white wine vinegar
• 1 lemon, juice and zest of
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 minced garlic clove
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup Greek feta cheese, crumbled
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

directions

1. Combine all the dressing ingredients except the cheeses in a bowl and set aside.
2. Combine pasta, peppers , tomato, and onion in another bowl.
3. Pour dressing over pasta mix, add feta and mix well.
4. Top with Parmesan cheese.
5. Cool and refrigerate 4-5 hours to blend the flavours.

Reviews

[Susie D]

I used miniature penne pasta, added celery, italian parsley, and kalamata olives. I also reduced the oil by half. The salad went together easily, was colorful, & was a nice addition to a BBQ meal. Next time I would add a t of sugar, but would make it again. Made for Fall'09 Pick A Chef.