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mediterranean pasta salad

(1 rating)
dannwn avatar
Recipe by
Shelley McLeod
@dannwn
Kerrville, TX

I have this for a meatless night, but you can add chicken or any meat you like to it and it tastes just as great!

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(1 rating)
yield 4 -8
prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr 10 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For mediterranean pasta salad

  • 16 oz
    fusilli (corkscrew) pasta -- i use the tri-colored, but plain will work.
  • 1 c
    black olives, sliced
  • 1 can
    artichoke hearts, chopped
  • 1
    large tomato, chopped
  • 4 oz
    capers, drained
  • 1/2
    onion, sliced thin
  • 1/2 c
    pickled banana pepper, sliced
  • 1/2 c
    lemon juice
  • 1/3 c
    olive oil, extra virgin
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 oz
    feta cheese, crumbled
  • 4 oz
    parmesan cheese, grated

How To Make mediterranean pasta salad

  • 1
    Boil fusilli according to package directions.
  • 2
    While fusilli is boiling, prep all the veggies. To make the dressing, in a separate bowl whisk the lemon juice and olive oil together.
  • 3
    When the pasta is done drain well, then rinse with cold water until the pasta is not steaming any more. In a large bowl, add the pasta, all the veggies, the feta cheese, salt and pepper, and the dressing. Set in the fridge for about an hour.
  • 4
    When ready to serve, give it another good stir, then top with Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
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