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| Mediterranean Pasta Salad |
Add grilled chicken or salmon for extra protein. Salad can be made in advance and refrigerated.
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Origin: Colavita Test Kitchen
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Ingredients:
1 pound COLAVITA Tri-Color Fusilli
4 plum tomatoes, diced
12 pitted black olives, sliced
1 medium red onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 cloves garlic, blanched and minced
4 tablespoons COLAVITA Extra Virgin Olive Oil
4 tablespoons COLAVITA Balsamic Vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled, or as desired
Salt (optional)
Freshly ground pepper
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Preparation:
Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain well and rinse immediately in cold water. Shake off any excess water, add one tablespoon of olive oil and toss. Chill until salad ingredients are assembled.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the tomatoes, olives, onion, basil, thyme, garlic, remaining olive oil, vinegar, and lemon juice with the chilled pasta. Top with the cheese. Toss well, adding salt, if desired, and pepper to taste. Serves 6 - 8.
Per Serving: 333 Calories (31.1% from fat); 11g Fat (3g Sat, 6g Mono, 1g Poly); 10g Protein; 48g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 13mg Cholesterol; 223mg Sodium. Food Exchanges: 3 Grain (Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 2 Fat.
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