Recipe Name Pasta Salad with Arugula, Feta & Sun-Dried Tomatoes Submitted by Ctorr072
Recipe Description Cooking Method: 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. 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.
Quantity 0 Quantity Unit 2-3
Prep Time (minutes) 10 Cook Time (minutes) 30 Ready In (minutes) 40
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Ingredients
Amount Measure Ingredient
1 1/8
leavesArugula, raw
12
ouncesfeta cheese, crumbled
2
tablespoonsred wine vinegar
1
teaspoonblack pepper, ground (to taste)
6 3/4
tablespoonsbasil, fresh chiffonade cut
1
teaspoonkosher salt
3/4
largecups Calamata olives, pitted
4
tablespoonssun-dried tomatoes, oil packed, chopped
32
ouncespasta, orecchiette
6
tablespoonsolive oil
Steps
Sequence Step
1Traditionally used in Italian side dishes or main dishes depending on the menu. The pasta shells are medium-size with a dry golden texture, green arugula with sun-dried tomatoes allow for a bright and colorful appearance to the dish. The olives will add a hint of freshness and mild spice.