This pasta salad is delicious and a definite crowd pleaser.It’s also a great picnic or potluck dish as it can sit at room temperature with no problems.
83% would make again
This recipe is:
Quick
Ingredients
3 cups uncooked tricolor spiral pasta
1 medium tomato, cut into wedges
1 small sweet red pepper, julienned
1 small green pepper, julienned
4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
DRESSING:
2/3 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
3 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Directions- Cook the pasta according to package direction's rinse in cold water and drain. Place in a large serving bowl; add the tomato, peppers, feta cheese and olives.
- In a blender, combine the dressing ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. Toss before serving. Yield: 10-12 servings.
- 1 serving (1/2 cup) equals 225 calories, 15 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 6 mg cholesterol, 257 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.
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