Greek Confetti Pasta Salad Food

GREEK PASTA SALAD WITH FETA AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, shallot, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; add to the bowl with the dressing.
• Add the cucumber, feta, parsley, olives and tomatoes to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.

GREEK PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• 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 penne, 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 11 minutes. Rinse with cold water and drain well in a colander set in the sink.
• 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.

GREEK PASTA SALAD I

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, garlic powder, basil, oregano, black pepper, and sugar. Add cooked pasta, mushrooms, tomatoes, red peppers, feta cheese, green onions, olives, and pepperoni. Toss until evenly coated. Cover, and chill 2 hours or overnight.

GREEK PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and let cool.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano. Add the tomatoes and red onions, and let sit for 10 minutes. Add the cooled pasta, cucumbers, olives, capers, and herbs. Mix well to combine and dress the pasta.
• Top with crumbled feta cheese.

GREEK CONFETTI SALAD

Steps:

• Chop all of the vegetables. My mood detemines the size. Most times they are all diced to between 1/4 and 1/2 inch.
• Mix all veggies with black pepper, salt, and garlic powder.
• Add olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar.
• Adjust the olive oil, lemon juice and red wine to your tastes.
• Refrigerate for 1/2 hour to let flavors blend.
• Prior to serving, taste and readjust salt and pepper to taste.
• Enjoy!

GREEK PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Tip the fusilli into a large pan of boiling salted water and boil for 10 minutes. Throw in the spinach, stir well and boil for another 2 minutes. Drain into a colander or sieve and leave to drip-dry.
• Tip the tomatoes, olives and feta into a big bowl, grind lots of black pepper over and then drizzle with the olive oil.
• Toss in the drained pasta and spinach, and let everyone help themselves.

CONFETTI GREEK PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• For Salad Dressing:.
• Good Seasons Garlic & Herb Dressing prepared to package directions except:.
• substitute 1/2 cup flax seed oil for regular oil if you have it.
• Add 1-2 teaspoons of finely ground black pepper.
• Add 1 large clove of garlic sliced very thinly and diced finely.
• Omit 3 Tablespoons of water.
• Use Pompeian Red Wine Vinegar. It makes all the difference!
• To begin:
• Cook pasta Al Dente, rinse and drain well!
• Lubricate pasta with dressing to taste.
• Dust with parmesean and Poppy Seeds; toss well.
• Add Peppers and onions and toss.
• Add Feta and toss!
• Taste and adjust seasonings:).
• Refrigerate overnight so flavors can mingle.
• Note: This is very good with whole wheat pasta, and any garden veggie you can imagine. Olives too.

GREEK CONFETTI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Boil pasta for 9-10 minutes, drain.
• Peel rind from cucumber, cut cucumber in half lengthwise, and then chop into cubes.
• Seed peppers, and then dice.
• Mix all ingredients together.
• Stir in "Kraft" greek feta dressing.
• Chill for 1-2 hours.
• Optional: Garnish the salad with black olives and crumbled feta cheese to taste.