Greek-Style Pasta Salad
In this refreshing main-dish salad, tuna and feta cheese are arranged on bow tie pasta that's been tossed with a tangy mint and oregano vinaigrette.
Servings: Makes 4 main-dish servings.
Total: 270 mins
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Ingredients
4 ounces packaged dried bow ties or elbow macaroni
1 medium cucumber, quartered lengthwise, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup sliced pitted ripe olives
1/4 cup olive oil or cooking oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon snipped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1 tablespoon snipped fresh mint or 1/2 teaspoon dried mint, crushed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Lettuce leaves (optional)
1 6-1/2-ounce can chunk white tuna (water pack), chilled
1 cup crumbled feta cheese (4 ounces)
6 cherry tomatoes, halved
Directions
1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Drain again.
2. In a large mixing bowl combine cooked pasta, cucumber, red onion, and olives. Toss lightly to mix.
3. For dressing, in a screw-top jar combine oil, lemon juice, oregano, mint, and pepper. Cover and shake well. Pour dressing over pasta mixture. Toss to coat. Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours.
4. If desired, line individual salad plates with lettuce. Spoon pasta mixture onto the lettuce-lined plates. Drain tuna and break into chunks. Arrange tuna and feta cheese on top of the pasta mixture. Garnish with cherry tomatoes. Makes 4 main-dish servings.
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