Pasta Salad
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
- Cook35 min
- Total35 min
- Serves4
- LevelIntermediate
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound whole wheat penne pasta
- 2 medium tomatoes chopped
- 1/3 cup roasted red and/or yellow bell pepper roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp. capers drained
- 1/4 cup sliced kalamata olives sliced in half
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves of garlic minced or pressed
- 1/2 tsp. oregano
- pinch sugar
- 1/2 cup kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup basil slivered
- feta cheese
Method
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
- Whisk together the salad spice mix and Italian dressing.
- In a salad bowl, combine the pasta, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers and olives. Pour dressing over salad; toss and refrigerate overnight.
