ZESTY GREEK PASTA SALAD

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Greek Pasta Salad with a creamy, garlicky dressing, and crunchy vegetables. Gets better after the flavours mingle for a day. Keeps several days in the fridge - I make it on Sunday for lunches for the week.

Provided by Katzen

Categories     Potluck

Time 30m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup olive oil
4 tablespoons white wine vinegar
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/4 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/4 cups crumbled feta cheese (with herbs, if possible)
1 1/3 cups milk (or buttermilk)
ground black pepper, to taste
1 lb penne pasta (or any other chunky pasta)
1 red pepper, chopped
1 yellow pepper, chopped
1 orange bell pepper, chopped
2 pints cherry tomatoes
1 red onion, chopped
1 English cucumber, chopped
1/2 cup kalamata olive, sliced and pitted (more, to taste)

Steps:

  • Combine dressing ingredients, and use blender or immersion blender to combine.
  • Cook pasta, drain, and rinse.
  • Add dressing and salad ingredients; toss well to coat pasta and vegetables.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.8, Fat 18, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 13.3, Sodium 176.3, Carbohydrate 29.1, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 2.7, Protein 5.4

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