Greek Pasta Salad Recipe

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Ingredients
  • 4 ounces any short pasta
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary, or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano, or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup cubed feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 12 olives, preferably Kalamata or other flavorful Greek olives
  • 2 cups spinach or other salad greens
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Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Total Time
45 minutes
Container: saucepan, 3 quart or larger
Serving Description: about 2 cups
Directions
  • Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, rinse with cold water, and drain thoroughly.
  • Mix oil, lemon juice, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper. Whisk or shake virorously to blend. Pour over pasta. Refrigerate, if serving cold.
  • When ready to serve, arrange torn spinach on platter or individual serving plates. Add pasta, top with olives, tomatoes, and feta.
  • Serve warm or cold.

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