Mediterranean No Pasta Salad Food

MEDITERRANEAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente; drain, then rinse with cold water to cool.
• Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette: Whisk the vinegar, mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in enough of the oil to make a smooth dressing; season with salt and pepper.
• Combine the sun-dried tomatoes, basil, onion, pepperoncini, olives and oregano in a bowl. Add the cooked pasta, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Add the vinaigrette and both cheeses and toss. Chill until ready to serve.

MEDITERRANEAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, shallot, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper together 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 mixing bowl with the dressing.
• Add the peppers, chickpeas, cucumber, feta, parsley and tomatoes to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.

MEDITERRANEAN NO-PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Chop up all the cucubmer either very thin or a little thicker, it's up to you. You could even dice little squares if you wanted to.
• Dice the onion small.
• Slice the cherry tomatoes in half.
• Chop up the cilantro fairly well. and throw in the olives and cheese. You may chop the olives as well if you prefer that.
• Mix all ingredients well in a bowl and add the Italian dressing to coat. Ready to serve!