Friday, April 13, 2018

CREAMY GREEK PASTA SALAD


INGREDIENTS:

1 lb pasta such as fusilli, penne, or farfalle (can use whole wheat or gluten-free pasta, or pasta of choice)
1 1/4 cups plain Greek yogurt
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried dill
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups halved grape tomatoes
1 seedless cucumber, chopped
3/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
1/2 cup diced red onion
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS:

Cook pasta according to package directions.
While the pasta is cooking, stir together the Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, dill, and oregano in a large bowl.

When the pasta is done cooking, drain and run cold water over the pasta. Drain completely and drizzle with olive oil. Toss until pasta is well coated. Pour the pasta into the large bowl with the Greek yogurt mixture. Add the tomatoes, cucumber, olives, red onion, and feta cheese. Stir gently until ingredients are well coated. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste. You can add a little extra dill and lemon juice, if desired. Serve.

The pasta salad will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

yield: SERVES 8-10
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