Greek Pasta Salad
Description
This Greek pasta salad with penne, juicy tomatoes, cucumber, and feta in a tangy dressing has all the refreshing flavors of a classic Greek salad!
Ingredients
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2 cups penne pasta
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2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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1/4 cup red wine vinegar
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2 cloves garlic, crushed
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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2 teaspoons dried oregano
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salt and pepper to taste
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10 cherry tomatoes, halved
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1 green bell pepper, chopped
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1 red bell pepper, chopped
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1 small red onion, chopped
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1/2 cucumber, sliced
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1/2 cup sliced black olives
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1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Directions
1
Gather the ingredients.
2
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in penne and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes; rinse with cold water and drain well.
3
Whisk olive oil, vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; set aside.
4
Combine pasta, tomatoes, green and red peppers, onion, cucumber, olives, and feta cheese in a large bowl. Pour vinaigrette over pasta mixture and mix well.
5
For best flavor, cover salad and chill in the refrigerator before serving to allow flavors to blend. Enjoy!