FARFALLE OF ARETE (GREEK PASTA SALAD)

Farfalle of Arete (Greek Pasta Salad) image

Provided by Stacey Lawson

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 27

GREEK DRESSING
1/2 c sour cream
1/4 c mayonnaise
4 tsp cavender's all purpose greek seasoning
1/8 c balsamic vinegar
1/4 c apple cider vinegar
2 tsp granulated garlic or garlic powder
2 Tbsp honey
2 Tbsp tahini
3 tsp olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
1/4 c grated parmesan cheese
SALAD
1 lb farfalle (bow tie) pasta
12 oz marinated artichoke hearts, diced
2 can(s) large pitted black olives, halfed
12 oz feta cheese, crumbled
16 oz baby spinach
2 pt grape tomatoes, halfed
2 pt mushrooms, quartered
6 oz sun dried tomatoes, chopped
1 large purple onion, sliced thin
1 large english cucumbers, seeded and diced
2 large red peppers, sliced
1 tsp fresh mint, chopped

Steps:

1. FOR DRESSING: Combine all ingredients and whisk together. Taste for salt and pepper and adjust as needed. This will make a lot of dressing, so don't just pour it over the salad.
2. Cook, drain, and cool pasta.
3. Add pasta, spinach, and all other vegetables and cheese to a large bowl. Toss to combine ingredients evenly.
4. Add dressing, about a half cup and toss. This is where you decide how much or how little dressing you desire.
5. You could add grilled chicken, grilled shrimp, or grilled tenderloin to make this a main dish. This is a very cool dish for those hot summer days.