AEGEAN PASTA SALAD

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"Party Pasta", Good Food Magazine, August 1986. A nice summer pasta salad that is really a meal.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Greek

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 ounces spiral pasta (cavatappi or fusilli)
1/2 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 cup coarsely chopped oil-cured olives
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
2 cups cherry tomatoes, stemmed, halved
1 lb medium shrimp, cooked, shelled, deveined
8 ounces feta cheese, diced
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat large pot of water to boiling. Salt water. Add past and cook according to package directions until tender but still firm to the bite. Drain, cool under cold running water, and drain again.
  • Toast pine nuts in a small skillet over low heat until golden.
  • Transfer pasta to large bowl. In small bowl, combine oil, vinegar, and lemon zest. Pour over pasta and toss to coat. Add nuts, olives, and parsley and combine thoroughly. Gently stir in tomatoes, shrimp, and cheese, Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • You can serve at once, or you can refrigerate and serve cold. (I always prefer to let the flavors blend.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469.2, Fat 27, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 98.4, Sodium 665.8, Carbohydrate 37.8, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 4.9, Protein 19.2

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