2tablespoonbasilfresh and chopped (8-10 large leaves)
1teaspoonGarlic powder
½teaspoondilldried
Dash of salt and pepper
Pasta Salad Ingredients
1lb.fusilli pasta
1-2tablespoonolive oil
½cupkalamata olives
1cupcucumberssliced
1cupcherry tomatoeshalved
2cupsarugulaloosely packed
¼cupred onionfinely chopped
8ozfeta cheese
½lemonsliced, optional
fresh herbsoptional for garnishing dish
Instructions
Dressing Instructions
Take all ingredients and place into a bowl or jar. Mix well. Can be kept in the fridge
Pasta Salad Instructions
Cook pasta according to the instructions on the package. Drain and toss pasta in a large bowl with olive oil.
Add in pitted kalamata olives, cucumbers, tomatoes, arugula, red onion, feta, and dressing. Toss well.
Pour into a large serving bowl. Top with lemon slices and herbs.
Notes
- Alternatives: This salad can be made with a lot of swaps, but I do want to repeat that any swaps you make will ultimately change the flavor of the salad and therefore it is not the recipe I am providing you with, so if something tastes wrong with the alternatives that is probably due to the swapping. Some easy swaps would be the type of pasta, using just one acid, dried herbs instead of fresh, etc.- Dressing: This dressing is great for pasta salad, but also delicious for salads or dipping veggies. You can make this in a larger batch by doubling the recipe and storing in a mason jar in the fridge for at least one week or so.