PENNE WITH CUCUMBERS, TOMATOES AND FETA CHEESE SALAD
Its beginning to look like spring which leads to summer. This is a great summer salad when the vegetables are fresh and abundant. The key is using a very good olive oil, it is best served at room temperature and should not be made in advance it will taste fresher and at its peak flavor if made when needed.
Provided by Pumpkie
Categories Penne
Time 1h40m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Wash, core, and chop the tomatoes into 1/2 inch cubes.
- Peel the cucumbers, quarter lengthwise and into slivers, I have also cut them into cubes. Put the slivers or cubes in a bowl of cold water.
- Peel, trim and mince the garlic.
- Rinse the mint leaves, pat them dry and coarsely chop them.
- In a small skillet, cook the garlic in the olive oil over low heat, stirring until softened, but do not let it brown. Add the pepper flakes, anc cook for 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature. Then blend in vinegar.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to directions for an al dente pasta. Drain the pasta. To prevent the pasta from sticking you can spread it out on a large baking sheet and let it cool for about 15 minutes.
- Drain the cucumbers.
- In a large ceramic bowl add pasta, the tomatoes, cucumbers, mint, olives and seasoned olive oil. Toss well until past is uniformly shiny. Crumble the feta cheese into the salad and toss to combine. Best served within an hour of finishing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 992, Fat 56.2, SaturatedFat 16.9, Cholesterol 67.5, Sodium 960.4, Carbohydrate 106.4, Fiber 15.8, Sugar 9.7, Protein 21.9
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lwanga haruna
[email protected]This salad is going to be a hit at my next party!
Force Bilo
[email protected]I'm adding this salad to my recipe book!
Starking Upset
[email protected]This salad is a must-try!
Anthony Purdis
[email protected]I can't wait to try this salad!
amjad alali
[email protected]This salad looks delicious!
MrUpfront360 photogenic
[email protected]I'm excited to try this salad!
Tena Godsway
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
sally gabriel
[email protected]I'm going to try this salad with different types of pasta.
Sushila sarraf
[email protected]This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Aiyub Bobby
[email protected]I love the addition of feta cheese to this salad.
Nomnikelo Mvelase
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover pasta.
Nolufefe Mshuqwana
[email protected]This is my new go-to summer salad! It's so easy to make and the ingredients are always fresh and flavorful.
David Hall
[email protected]I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the fact that it was so light and refreshing.
M24 Level1
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! I love the combination of cucumbers, tomatoes, and feta cheese. The dressing is also perfect - tangy and flavorful without being too heavy.
Saboor Mehar
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The salad is light and refreshing, and the dressing is delicious. I also like that it's a healthy option.
Rehan Ansari
[email protected]This salad was a big hit at my last party! The colors were so vibrant and the flavors were amazing. I loved the contrast between the sweet tomatoes and the salty feta cheese. The dressing was also perfect - tangy and flavorful without being too heavy
Yohannes Sisay
[email protected]I'm always looking for new pasta salad recipes and this one did not disappoint! The combination of penne, cucumbers, tomatoes, and feta cheese was delicious and the dressing was light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Thor Augustine
[email protected]This is my new favorite summer salad! It's so easy to make and the ingredients are always fresh and flavorful. I love the crunch of the cucumbers and the sweetness of the tomatoes. The feta cheese adds a nice salty tang and the dressing is the perfec
Mikiyas Wendesen
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the fact that it was so light and refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.
Kristjan Kristjan
[email protected]This refreshing salad was the perfect light lunch on a hot summer day. The combination of cucumbers, tomatoes, and feta cheese was delicious, and the dressing was tangy and flavorful. I also appreciated that the recipe was easy to follow and didn't r