Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Greek Pasta Salad


Ahem...we may or may not have liked this salad so much that we had it twice in a two-week period...This pasta salad is amazing! Everyone loved it. Even HB. I made a simple Caesar Dressing to go with it. Recipe follows:

Greek Pasta Salad

1 1/2 c. uncooked penne pasta
1/2 c. cubed cooked turkey or chicken
1 can sliced ripe olives, drained
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
1/4 c. chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 c. crumbled feta cheese
1/3 c. Caesar salad dressing

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a serving bowl, combine the pasta, turkey, olives, peppers and feta cheese. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Source: Taste of Home

Caesar Dressing
6 cloves garlic, mashed and minced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Vinegar
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 cup olive oil
Salt
Pepper
Lemon juice

Combine garlic, mustard, vinegar and two pinches of salt in a blender and mix thoroughly. Add mayonnaise and blend together to form a thick base. In a slow stream add olive oil through hole in lid. Scrape dressing with spatula into a bowl and season to taste with salt, pepper and lemon juice.
Source: Food Network

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