Mediterranean Pasta Salad |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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For your nexr BBQ mix up this fabulous pasta salad. It's fast, easy and delicious. Combine cooked penne pasta with dill pickles, julienned red and green peppers, crumbled feta cheese, cubed mozzarella cheese, parsley and green onion. Drizzle with a tangy vinaigrette made with olive oil, pickle juice, garlic, basil and oregano - mix well. Chill at least 2 hours - then serve - so delicious!! Ingredients:
1/2 lb pasta |
1 1/2 cups bick's dill pickles, garlic, chopped |
1 red pepper, julienne strips |
1 green pepper, julienne strips |
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled |
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed |
1/2 cup parsley or 1/2 cup cilantro, coarsely chopped |
1/2 cup green onion, chopped |
1/3 cup olive oil |
1/3 cup pickle juice (from the pickle bottle) |
1 large garlic clove, minced |
1 tablespoon dried basil |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano |
Directions:
1. Cook pasta until al dente; rinse and drain well. Transfer to a large salad bowl and mix with remaining salad ingredients; toss lightly.
2. VINAIGRETTE: Combine all ingredients; mix well. Pour over salad and toss. Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary. Cover and chill at least 2 hours up to 24 hours until serving.
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