Pasta Salad with Arugula, Feta & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
You can also substitute baby spinach for the arugula in this Greek-inspired pasta salad.
Ingredients
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Kosher salt
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1/4 pound arugula, washed (stem and rip the leaves into smaller pieces if they're large)
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6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
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1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives (16 to 20), quartered
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2 heaping tablespoons drained, thinly sliced oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes (or 8 sun-dried tomatoes, rehydrated in hot water and thinly sliced)
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1 pound dried small or medium shells or orecchiette
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1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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Freshly ground black pepper
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10 fresh basil leaves, cut in a chiffonade
Directions
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Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Put the arugula, feta, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes in a large bowl. Reserve or refrigerate until needed.
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Cook the pasta in the boiling water until it's just tender, about 9 minutes (follow the package's instructions). Meanwhile, add the vinegar and oil to the arugula salad, season liberally with salt and pepper, and toss well. Drain the pasta, add it to the salad, and toss. Check the seasonings and serve hot, warm, or at room temperature, adding the basil just before serving.
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