EASY GREEK PASTA SALAD

EASY GREEK PASTA SALAD

INGREDIENTS:

1 pound rotini or other small pasta

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
8 ounces Persian cucumbers, diced (about 3)
1/4 cup sliced red onion
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
1 (8 ounce) chunk feta cheese, cubed
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives

DIRECTIONS:

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To cook the pasta, bring 4 quarts water and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions, about 7 to 10 minutes. Drain well and rinse with cold water.
Meanwhile, to make the dressing, in a small bowl whisk oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.

In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, cucumbers, onion, tomatoes, feta, and olives. Drizzle with dressing. Toss gently until uniformly combined and serve.

NUTRITION INFORMATION

Yield: 6-8, Serving Size: 1

Amount Per Serving:  Calories: 428 Calories Total Fat: 21.3g Cholesterol: 25.2mg Carbohydrates: 47.2g Fiber: 2.8g Sugar: 4.5g Protein: 12.1g

Recipe Source: EASY GREEK PASTA SALAD