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Pasta Salad, Mediterranean (D, TNT)
Source: Unknown
Serves: 8 or more

1 lb. pasta, curly or penne
1/4 lb. Feta cheese, crumbled (taste first, if too salty, you can rinse it before using)
1/4 lb. fresh snow peas (optional)
1 sweet red pepper, roasted and cut into thin strips
1/4 lb. pitted black olives (Greek or Israeli or plain canned or jarred)
1/2 box cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts or blanched, chopped walnuts

Dressing:
2/3 cup olive oil
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Salt and pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried mint

Cook the pasta and drain well. Combine with the cheese, vegetables, olives and nuts.

Mix dressing ingredients and gradually add the to desired amount.

Poster's Notes:
I have prepared pasta salads in industrial quantities without success except for this one which my family and I really love so I prepare it--too often.

Posted by Elena Eder

Nutritional Info Per Serving: N/A