Recipe Name Mediterranean Pasta Salad Submitted by Guest
Recipe Description easy quick summer salad
Quantity 1 Quantity Unit quart bowl
Prep Time (minutes) 12 Cook Time (minutes) 12 Ready In (minutes) 24
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Ingredients
Amount Measure Ingredient
1
cupPasta, corn, dry
1 1/2
cupchickpeas (15oz can)
3
cupsSpinach
1/3
cup slicesRadishes
1/3
cup, crumbledfeta cheese, crumbled
3
tablespoonsbasil fresh, minced
1
tablespoonoregano
1
tablespoonparsley flakes
1
tablespoon choppedChives
1/8
cup whole kernelsalmonds sliced
2
tablespoonolive oil
1
tablespoonlemon juice
1
tablespoonred peppers (hot), crushed
1
teaspoon or 1 packetDijon Mustard
1
tablespoonTomato & Garlic Pesto Mix, dried, Tastefully Simple
Steps
Sequence Step
1Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare the pasta according to the package directions, or until slightly past al dente.
2Meanwhile, make the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, chives, herbes de Provence, red pepper flakes, and salt. (Note: the dressing will have a strong flavor, it’ll mellow once it coats all of the pasta salad ingredients).
3Drain the pasta, toss it with a little olive oil (so that it doesn’t stick together) and let it cool to room temp. Transfer to a large bowl with the tomatoes, chickpeas, spinach, cucumbers, feta cheese, basil, parsley, oregano, and almond slices. Pour the dressing and toss to coat. Season to taste with more lemon, salt, pepper, and/or a drizzle of olive oil, if desired, and serve.