greek pasta salad

Name: Greek Pasta Salad
Prep time: 4 h
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup(s) pasta (orzo); 1 - cucumber, chopped; 1 - red bell pepper, chopped; 1 can(s) black olives or kalamata; 1 cup(s) grape tomatoes; 2/3 cup(s) feta cheese, crumbled; ## DRESSING; 1/4 can(s) freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1/4 cup(s) white vinegar; 2 teaspoon(s) sugar; 1/2 teaspoon(s) kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) seasoning salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 4 clove(s) garlic, smashed; 1 cup(s) canola oil; 1/2 cup(s) feta cheese, crumbled; 3/4 tablespoon(s) italian seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon(s) dried oregano; ## OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS; - cooked chicken, lamb or flank steak; - romaine lettuce leaves; 1/4 cup(s) fresh basil; - handful whole pepperoncini's

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The Villages, FL

Updated on Mar 2, 2014

Served at our Feb 18th Curious Cuisiners meeting by Marilyn Kozora

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prep time 4 Hr

cook time 10 Min

method Broil

yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups pasta (orzo)
1 - cucumber, chopped
1 - red bell pepper, chopped
1 can black olives or kalamata
1 cup grape tomatoes
2/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
DRESSING
1/4 can freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 cloves garlic, smashed
1 cup canola oil
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
3/4 tablespoon italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS
- cooked chicken, lamb or flank steak
- romaine lettuce leaves
1/4 cup fresh basil
- handful whole pepperoncini's

How To Make greek pasta salad

Step 1

If you want to add chicken to your salad, marinate chicken in 1/2 cup of dressing for at least 4 hrs, preferably longer. When done marinating, grill chicken over medium high heat for 7 minutes on each side. Allow to stand 5-10 minutes before chopping into bite size pieces.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. When boiling add pasta and cook al dente. Drain and set aside.
Step 3

In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, onion, bell pepper, olive, tomatoes and feta cheese. Add the chicken and toss to combine. Add the cooked pasta and 1 cup of the greek salad dressing and toss to distribute evenly. Chill for at least 4 hrs before serving.
Step 4

For Dressing: In the blender jar, combine all the dressing ingredients though the garlic. Blend until smooth. While blender is running, add the oil in a steady stream. Turn off the blender and add the feta and pulse the blender a few times. More if you want a creamier consistency. whisk in the herbs. If possible refrigerate for at least and hour before serving. Use marinade for chicken, lamb, or flank steak or drizzle over greek salad.
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