Let's Move South Greek Pasta Salad
ingredients
- Dijon Vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- Big pinch of salt
- Black pepper
- 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Pasta Salad:
- 2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 2 medium yellow peppers, halved lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Black pepper and salt to taste
- 1 box cavatappi (or 1 pound of similarly fun pasta)
- Bunch of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3/4 cup chopped Kalamata olives (if you live with someone who likes olives, otherwise leave them out)
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 small red onion, diced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
directions
- 1
To make the vinaigrette, whisk together the first five ingredients, then slowly whisk in the oil for a thick consistency. Put aside.
- 2
Adjust oven rack to highest position and turn broiler on high. Toss zucchini and bell pepper with olive oil, salt and pepper, and arrange on a large baking sheet. Broil 8-10 minutes, until spotty brown, turning zucchini slices and pepper halves once. Set aside in a large bowl to cool, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
- 3
Bring lightly salted pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until tender. Drain thoroughly (do not rinse) and dump onto the baking sheet you used for veggies. Set aside to cool.
- 4
Put vegetables, pasta and remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Add dressing before serving.
Source: Nicole

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