Mediterranean Pasta Salad

 

Ingredients

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

• 12 ounces pasta
• 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
• 1 cup sliced and quartered cucumbers
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1 cup baby spinach
• 1/2 cup sliced pitted green olives
• 1/2 cup sliced pitted black olives
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 to 3/4 cup Homemade Greek Salad Dressing

Greek Salad Dressing

• 1/2  cup olive oil
• 1/2  cup red wine vinegar
• 1 large clove minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper

Instructions

• To a pot of salted boiling water, add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
• Add pasta, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, spinach, and olives to a large bowl. Drizzle on about 1/2 cup of Greek Salad Dressing and toss all ingredients. Add feta cheese and more dressing plus salt and pepper if desired and toss until just combined. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Greek Salad Dressing

• Add all ingredients to a bowl or a jar with a lid and whisk/shake until blended