Greek Pasta Salad
August 29th, 2009
by One Star
in Salads

Yield: 6 (Serving Size: 1 cup)
Ingredients
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3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
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1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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3/4 tsp garlic cloves, minced
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3/4 tsp chopped fresh oregano
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3/4 tsp fresh mint, chopped
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1/4 tsp black pepper
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1/2 lb orechetta pasta (or pasta of your choice), cooked and cooled
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12 ea cherry tomatoes, cut and quartered
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1/2 ea sliced red onion
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1/2 ea diced seedless cucumber
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1/4 cup pitted Greek olives
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.