GREEK PASTA SALAD

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Provided by Food Network

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup (packed) fresh parsley leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Pinch ground cinnamon
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 to 8 ounces fresh curly spinach, stemmed, washed, leaves torn into 1-inch pieces
2 cups (measured uncooked) medium shells cooked, chilled and patted dry
2 kirby cucumbers, washed, peeled, seeded and cut into half moons
2 scallions, thinly sliced
6 kalamata olives, pitted and halved
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled or cut into dice
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and cut into fine dice

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor puree until smooth, the olive oil, lemon zest and juice, parsley, oregano, mustard, and cinnamon. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Make a wreath of spinach leaves on the outside edges of a large shallow pasta bowl or dinner plate. Combine the pasta with half of the dressing, the cucumbers and the scallions. Center the pasta salad in the middle of the spinach. Drizzle the remaining dressing over the spinach and garnish the spinach with black olives. Garnish the pasta with feta cheese and tomato.

Joy Joy
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I'm not usually a fan of pasta salad, but this one is really good. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the combination of veggies and cheese is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Muhammad Shah
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The dressing is amazing and the salad is so refreshing.


Maral Mazn
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This salad is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's the perfect dish for a summer picnic or barbecue.


OP HAMZA
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This is the best pasta salad I've ever had! The dressing is amazing and the salad is so refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.


asad alfaruq
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I'm not a huge fan of pasta salad, but this one is really good. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the combination of veggies and cheese is perfect.


Dorothy Wallace
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This salad is a summer staple at our house. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with guests. I love the addition of the feta cheese and kalamata olives.


Ledri Ajazi
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The dressing is amazing and the salad is so refreshing.


Delilah Tristan
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This is my go-to pasta salad recipe. It's simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Luhaf Love
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties. I usually add some grilled chicken or shrimp to make it a more complete meal.


LEVI ZAONYT
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This salad is delicious! The dressing is tangy and flavorful, and the combination of veggies and cheese is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Gawii Mentol
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The flavors are amazing and the salad is so refreshing. I highly recommend this recipe.


Hiwot Seba
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great the next day. It's the perfect dish for a summer picnic or barbecue.


Dkid Legendary
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I'm not usually a fan of pasta salad, but this one is definitely an exception. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the combination of veggies and cheese is perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.


niroshan dilan
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This Greek pasta salad was a huge hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. I especially liked the addition of the feta cheese and kalamata olives. They really took the salad to the next level.


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