Name: Simple Greek Pasta Salad
Ingredients: For the Salad; 8 oz pasta of choice (I used bowtie), cooked and cooled; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 large cucumber, diced; 1 pint grape tomatoes, diced; 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved; 6 ounces crumbled feta cheese; For the Dressing; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1/4 tsp ground pepper; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 2 tsp dried oregano

Description

This fresh and brightly-flavored Greek salad makes an excellent spring time side dish or a simple main course with the addition of grilled shrimp or chicken.

Ingredients

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For the Salad
8 oz pasta of choice (I used bowtie), cooked and cooled
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 large cucumber, diced
1 pint grape tomatoes, diced
1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
6 ounces crumbled feta cheese
For the Dressing
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 tsp ground pepper
1/2 tsp kosher salt
2 tsp dried oregano

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Instructions

Cook pasta according to directions on the package. Drain and rinse with cool water to stop cooking. Drizzle with 1 Tbsp on olive oil and toss to coat to prevent pasta from sticking.
While pasta cooks, wash and prep salad ingredients.
In a small bowl, add all dressing ingredients and whisk to mix thoroughly.
Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Serve room temperature or chilled.