Some Refreshing Salad Recipes, Part 3!

Last one! Hope you all enjoy!


Ashley's AWESOME Greek Pasta Salad!

• 2 cups penne pasta or your favorite pasta
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 small red onion, chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cucumber, sliced
• 1/2 cup sliced black or kalamata olives
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese(If you use the kalamata olives use only 1/4 cup of the cheese)

Preparation:

1. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the pasta, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8-10 minutes. Rinse with cold water and drain well in a colander set in the sink.
2. Whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Set aside. Combine pasta, tomatoes, onion, green and red peppers, cucumber, olives, and feta cheese in a large bowl. Pour vinaigrette over the pasta and mix together. Cover and chill for 3 hours before serving.