Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 250g Pasta Toscana Farfalle
• 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup of Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
• 1/2 cup of feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup of Sparta Gourmet Olive Oil
• 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Calories per serving: Approximately 400 calories

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 10 minutes

Serving size: 4-6

Cooking Instructions:

• Cook the Toscana pasta according to the package instructions until al dente
• After cooking of the pasta allow the pasta to chill, before tossing the salad
• Make the split dress separately by adding the olive oil, vinegar (a hint of lemon juice can also be added to give it a extra kick)
• Toss all the ingredients together and add the dressing towards the end

Chefs Tips:

• Be careful while cooking the pasta, the pasta can be cooked a minute more as the pasta will be not cooked again
• Don’t emulsify the dressing just mix together and stir, it can be adjusted with a bit of honey as well
• Add in toasted bread croutons or broken lavash for added texture