it's greek to me! pasta salad!
This is one of our favorite pasta salads! The flavors just "Pop" in your mouth! I created this recipe a few years ago after having something similar in Chicago while dinning out... it was a hit the first time I made it and is requested several times a year. This is a show stopper to take to a pot luck! Everyone always asks for the recipe!
prep time
15 Min
cook time
method
Stove Top
yield
10 - 15
Ingredients
- DRESSING
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup lemon juice, fresh
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons mint, fresh (or dried) minced fine
- 1 1/2 tablespoons each: fresh or dried oregano and fresh or dried basil (crushed)
- 5 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 1/3 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/3 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon anchovy paste (optional)
- PASTA SALAD
- 5 cups raw pasta of choice (i use fusilloni) (cook as directed on package)
- 1 - 2 cups grape tomatoes
- 2 - 4 - green onions (sliced thin)
- 1/2 - 1 cups kalamata olives (pitted)
- 1/2 - 1 cups green olives (pitted)
- 1 - 5 ounces (up to a cup) feta cheese (crumbled) (to taste)
- OPTIOAL:
- 1 - 2 cups grilled chicken breast (sliced or cubed)
- 6 - 12 medium greek style hot peppers
How To Make it's greek to me! pasta salad!
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Step 1Use a whisk to beat together the dressing ingredients. Refrigerate until needed.
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Step 2Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package. Rinse. Drain well.
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Step 3Place all of the salad ingredients into a large bowl and gently but thoroughly toss together. Put in a covered container and refrigerate about 2 to 3 hours. Serve family style or in individual bowls.
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
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Category:
Pasta Salads
Category:
Dressings
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Ingredient:
Pasta
Culture:
Greek
Method:
Stove Top
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