FRESH GREEK PASTA SALAD

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The fresh herbs, vegetables, and olives that characterize Greek cuisine are tossed with pasta in this springy salad.

Provided by AZPARZYCH

Time 25m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

12 ounces mostaccioli pasta (about 4 cups uncooked) or 12 ounces penne (about 4 cups uncooked)
2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 medium cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced
4 green onions, sliced
1/3 cup kalamata olive, pitted and halved
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
2 tablespoons fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon anchovy paste (optional)
4 -6 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
fresh oregano leaves (to garnish)

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.8, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 11.1, Sodium 220.1, Carbohydrate 25.5, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.7, Protein 6.1

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