Best Mediterranean Style Pasta Salad Recipes

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MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE ORZO PASTA SALAD



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Be the hit of the cookout when you bring this Mediterranean-Style Orzo Pasta Salad. With sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts and fresh basil, this tasty Mediterranean-Style Orzo Pasta Salad is like summer in a bowl.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings, 3/4 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups orzo pasta, uncooked
3/4 cup KRAFT Italian Vinaigrette Dressing made with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 each green, red and yellow pepper, chopped
1/2 cup red onion wedges
1 pkg. (4 oz.) ATHENOS Traditional Crumbled Feta Cheese
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained, chopped
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Cook orzo as directed on package, omitting salt; drain. Place in large bowl.
  • Whisk dressing, basil and lemon juice until blended. Add to orzo with remaining ingredients; mix lightly.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 410 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 8 g

MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE PASTA SALAD



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This is a wonderful pasta dish to serve during the hot summer nights. It is nice and light yet very sophisticated. Prep time does not include time needed for chilling.

Provided by Chef Buggsy Mate

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 cups dried mostaccioli pasta
1 cup halved grape tomatoes
1/3 cup sliced pitted kalamata olive
4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup bottled balsamic vinaigrette

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to directions; drain.
  • Rinse with cold water; drain well.
  • In a large bowl combine cooked pasta with remaining ingredients.
  • Toss to coat.
  • Cover and chill 4-8 hours.
  • Stir gently before serving.

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