Penne Pasta Salad Greek Style

Name: Penne Pasta Salad Greek Style
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (450 g) package penne pasta, boiled as per pkg. directions; 1/2 green bell pepper, thin sliced; 1/2 red bell pepper, thin sliced; 1 plum tomato, diced; 1/4 cup red onion, thin sliced; 1 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup white wine vinegar; 1 lemon, juice and zest of; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 minced garlic clove; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup Greek feta cheese, crumbled; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Submitted by peterjanet72

"Taste of Greece in a Penne pasta salad- great for BBQ or picnic sides etc."

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 15
Serves:: 6-8

ingredients

1 (450 g) package penne pasta, boiled as per pkg. directions
¹⁄₂ green bell pepper, thin sliced
¹⁄₂ red bell pepper, thin sliced
1 plum tomato, diced
¹⁄₄ cup red onion, thin sliced
Dressing
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
¹⁄₂ cup white wine vinegar
1 lemon, juice and zest of
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 minced garlic clove
1 teaspoon dried basil
¹⁄₂ teaspoon dried oregano
¹⁄₂ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup Greek feta cheese, crumbled
¹⁄₂ cup parmesan cheese, grated

directions

Combine all the dressing ingredients except the cheeses in a bowl and set aside.
Combine pasta, peppers , tomato, and onion in another bowl.
Pour dressing over pasta mix, add feta and mix well.
Top with Parmesan cheese.
Cool and refrigerate 4-5 hours to blend the flavours.

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Reviews

I used miniature penne pasta, added celery, italian parsley, and kalamata olives. I also reduced the oil by half. The salad went together easily, was colorful, & was a nice addition to a BBQ meal. Next time I would add a t of sugar, but would make it again. Made for Fall'09 Pick A Chef.

Susie D