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Greek Pasta Salad

Greek Pasta Salad

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Course entree or side dish
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4 servings
Calories 315 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz. farfalle bowtie pasta
  • 1/2 English cucumber chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 10 oz. cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 to 2 shallots chopped (or 1/3 to 1/2 cup chopped red onion)
  • 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tbsp capers drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
  • 1/3 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Boil the pasta in salted water as per package instructions until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
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  • In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice and zest, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Gradually add about 1/4 cup olive oil, whisking continuously.
    Greek Pasta Salad
  • Add the cooked pasta, cucumber, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, shallots, parsley, capers, and olives to the dressing. Toss until well coated. Gently fold in the feta cheese.
  • Cover the salad and refrigerate to let flavors blend, at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours. Toss again before serving. Enjoy chilled or at room temperature.
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Nutrition

Calories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 12gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 540mgPotassium: 560mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1899IUVitamin C: 77mgCalcium: 142mgIron: 3mg
Keyword greek pasta salad, pasta salad, picnic recipe
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