mediterranean pasta salad

(1 RATING)
24 Pinches
Kerrville, TX
Updated on Oct 11, 2013

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!

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

Ingredients

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

How To Make mediterranean pasta salad

  • Step 1
    Boil fusilli according to package directions.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 4
    When ready to serve, give it another good stir, then top with Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

Discover More

Comment & Reviews

ADVERTISEMENT
Just A Pinch Sweepstakes