Thursday, June 25, 2009

Pasta Salad with Feta

Dressing

-60 mL (1/4 cup) Irresistibles extra virgin olive oil*
-25 mL (1 1/2 Tbsp.) Irresistibles lemon juice*
-10 mL (2 tsp.) chopped fresh oregano or 2 mL (1/2 tsp.) Irresistibles dried oregano*
-1 clove garlic, chopped
Salad
-375 mL (1 1/2 cups) cooked penne*
-250 mL (1 cup) crumbled Canadian Feta
-250 mL (1 cup) seeded and diced tomatoes
-250 mL (1 cup) diced cucumbers
-125 mL (1/2 cup) sliced black olives*
-125 mL (1/2 cup) sliced green pepper
-30 mL (2 Tbsp.) chopped fresh parsley
-30 mL (2 Tbsp.) chopped green onions
-Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Preparation

To make dressing, in a blender process olive oil, lemon juice, oregano and garlic until creamy.
In a salad bowl, combine pasta, cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, green pepper, parsley and green onions.
Drizzle with dressing and toss well. Salt and pepper, to taste.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

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