Greek-Style Pasta Salad
In this refreshing main-dish salad, tuna and feta cheese are arranged on bow tie pasta that's been tossed with a tangy mint and oregano vinaigrette.
Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
Makes 4 main-dish servings.
Ingredients
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4 ounces packaged dried bow ties or elbow macaroni
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1 medium cucumber, quartered lengthwise, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
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1/4 cup chopped red onion
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1/4 cup sliced pitted ripe olives
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1/4 cup olive oil or cooking oil
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1/4 cup lemon juice
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1 tablespoon snipped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
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1 tablespoon snipped fresh mint or 1/2 teaspoon dried mint, crushed
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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Lettuce leaves (optional)
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1 6-1/2-ounce can chunk white tuna (water pack), chilled
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1 cup crumbled feta cheese (4 ounces)
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6 cherry tomatoes, halved
Directions
1.
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Drain again.
2.
In a large mixing bowl combine cooked pasta, cucumber, red onion, and olives. Toss lightly to mix.
3.
For dressing, in a screw-top jar combine oil, lemon juice, oregano, mint, and pepper. Cover and shake well. Pour dressing over pasta mixture. Toss to coat. Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours.
4.
If desired, line individual salad plates with lettuce. Spoon pasta mixture onto the lettuce-lined plates. Drain tuna and break into chunks. Arrange tuna and feta cheese on top of the pasta mixture. Garnish with cherry tomatoes. Makes 4 main-dish servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 289, Total Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 44 mg, Sodium 540 mg, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 21 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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