Whenever we have a cookout, I love to have multiple salads. Many salads can be made ahead and stored in the fridge allowing you to mingle with your guests instead of prepping dinner. This salad has a light, citrusy dressing that goes wonderfully with a the heavy meat flavors of a summertime barbecue.
Lemony Pasta Salad with Grape Tomatoes and Feta
A fresh and lemony pasta salad.
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RatePrep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 333kcal
Ingredients
Dressing:
- 7 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 6 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp whole grain mustard
- 3 small garlic cloves minced
- 3 tsp grated lemon peel
Salad:
- 16 oz fusili corkscrew pasta (I used Catelli Smart)
- 2 cups grape tomatoes halved lengthwise
- 1 1/2 cups red or yellow bell peppers I used some of each
- 1 1/2 cup crumbled Feta Cheese
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta per package directions for al dente. Drain & rinse with cold water. Drain again. Transfer to large bowl and add tomatoes, bell peppers and feta.
- Whisk dressing ingredients together.
- Toss salad ingredients with dressing & add salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 307mg | Potassium: 251mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 20.9% | Vitamin C: 45% | Calcium: 12.9% | Iron: 5.8%
Shan @ the fairyblogmother says
Mmmm you had me at feta! I love feta!!