Greek Pasta Salad

August 29th, 2009 by in

Yield: 6 (Serving Size: 1 cup)

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 tsp garlic cloves, minced
  • 3/4 tsp chopped fresh oregano
  • 3/4 tsp fresh mint, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 lb orechetta pasta (or pasta of your choice), cooked and cooled
  • 12 ea cherry tomatoes, cut and quartered
  • 1/2 ea sliced red onion
  • 1/2 ea diced seedless cucumber
  • 1/4 cup pitted Greek olives

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, add the balsamic vinegar. Whisk the olive oil in slowly until it is thoroughly combined. Add the garlic, oregano, mint and black pepper.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine the cooled pasta with the remaining ingredients. Pour the vinaigrette over the pasta and toss until well coated. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.