Greek Bow-Tie Pasta Salad

Name: Greek Bow-Tie Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb bow tie pasta; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/3 cup lemon juice (probably about one lemon's worth); 1 tablespoon anchovy paste; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crumbled; 1 pinch each salt and pepper; 1 English cucumber, diced; 2 cups small cherry tomatoes; 2 cups good quality black olives, pitted; 1 cup chopped red onion; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 cup finely diced feta cheese (about 4 oz/125 g)

Submitted by Semra22

"The bow-ties and anchovy paste make a neat difference. This is fabulous with just about anything in the summertime."

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Ready In:: 25mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 8

ingredients

1 lb bow tie pasta
¹⁄₂ cup extra virgin olive oil
¹⁄₃ cup lemon juice (probably about one lemon's worth)
1 tablespoon anchovy paste
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crumbled
1 pinch each salt and pepper
1 English cucumber, diced
2 cups small cherry tomatoes
2 cups good quality black olives, pitted
1 cup chopped red onion
¹⁄₂ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 cup finely diced feta cheese (about 4 oz/125 g)

directions

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta for 8 to 10 minutes or until almost tender but firm; drain well let cool.
Meanwhile, whisk together oil, lemon juice, anchovy paste, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper; toss with pasta.
Add tomatoes, sliced olives (leave whole if small), cucumbers, onion and parsley; toss to coat well. Gently stir in feta cheese.
Chill until ready to eat.