Greek Pasta Salad Traditional
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Greek Pasta Salad Traditional
20 minutes total
Mediterranean cuisine is well-known for its delicious flavours and use of fresh ingredients. One of the classic dishes in Mediterranean cuisine is the Greek pasta salad with feta. This summer dish combines the goodness of pasta with the tangy flavours of feta cheese, black olives and cherry tomatoes. To make this dish even more delightful, it's usually dressed with Italian pesto and olive oil. In this article, we will share with you an easy-to-follow recipe for Greek pasta salad.
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Ingredients
Serves 4
| 320g | Barilla Penne Rigate |
| 100g | Barilla Pesto Genovese |
| 300g | Cherry tomatoes, halved |
| 170g | Feta cheese |
| 90g | Black olives, pitted and halved |
| 1 | Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil |
| TIP | If you want a stronger flavour, add half of a red onion thinly sliced on top. |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add rock salt, and cook the pasta one minute less than package directions.
- Penne Rigate
Step 2
Drain the pasta and toss it with olive oil. Place the pasta flat on a sheet pan to cool. Cut the feta into pieces about the same size as the tomatoes. Wet the knife at each cut to avoid crumbling the feta.
- extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
Step 3
Add the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, black olives, and feta cheese to a large mixing bowl.
- Feta
- cherry tomatoes
- black olives
- red onion
Step 4
Add the pesto to the mixing bowl. Toss to combine and serve.
- pesto
Tip
This traditional pasta salad with feta cheese is a perfect dish for those who are looking for a healthy and tasty meal. The fresh cherry tomatoes and olive oil give it a Mediterranean touch, while the feta cheese adds a tangy flavour. The recipe is easy to follow and the dish can be prepared in a short time. Enjoy this pasta salad with your family and friends and savour the flavours of Mediterranean cuisine.