Confetti Greek Pasta Salad |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Sublime tasting, and visually gorgeous, this healthy salad will inspire anything it accompanies; be it hard rolls, hot dogs, steaks, or pizza. And it's easy to make. The measurements are approximate so go with your own preferences. Ingredients:
1 lb bow tie pasta |
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (good quality) |
5 ounces reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbles (athenos) |
1 tablespoon poppy seed |
1 1/2 cups finely chopped red onions |
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper |
1/2 cup finely chopped red pepper |
1/2 cup finely chopped yellow pepper |
Directions:
1. For Salad Dressing:.
2. Good Seasons Garlic & Herb Dressing prepared to package directions except:.
3. substitute 1/2 cup flax seed oil for regular oil if you have it.
4. Add 1-2 teaspoons of finely ground black pepper.
5. Add 1 large clove of garlic sliced very thinly and diced finely.
6. Omit 3 Tablespoons of water.
7. Use Pompeian Red Wine Vinegar. It makes all the difference!
8. To begin:
9. Cook pasta Al Dente, rinse and drain well!
10. Lubricate pasta with dressing to taste.
11. Dust with parmesean and Poppy Seeds; toss well.
12. Add Peppers and onions and toss.
13. Add Feta and toss!
14. Taste and adjust seasonings:).
15. Refrigerate overnight so flavors can mingle.
16. Note: This is very good with whole wheat pasta, and any garden veggie you can imagine. Olives too.
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