Greek Pasta Salad

Greek Pasta Salad

1 Box bowtie pasta

1 Can pitted black olives

1 Cucumber, seeded & cubed

1 Package grape tomatoes

2 Handfuls fresh spinach

1 c feta cheese, cubed

1/2 c EVOO

1/2 c Red wine vinegar

1 lime

2 tsp oregano

2 tsp basil

S & P

Who doesn't enjoy Greek food!  It's fresh & wonderful all at the same time!  To change this up a little, visit World Faves & add the recipe for marinating Greek Chicken or serve with a Chicken Gyro on the side. 

This recipe is quick and easy!  By the time the pasta boils... it's all done!  So, boil your pasta to just al dente... no longer!  While pasta boils, in a large bowl add drained black olives, tomatoes sliced length wise, spinach gently chopped, feta cheese & cucumber.

In a small bowl, wish together EVOO, red wine vinegar, juice of one lime, oregano, basil and S&P.  Taste... what do you think?  Some like it sweeter, so add a little sugar. Some like it zestier, add more vinegar.  Do whatever you like!

Once pasta is done, drain & run over with cold water (this will keep it from wilting the spinach or melting the cheese).  Then add it to the veggies & stir the dressing over the top.  I like to hold back a little of the dressing to add right before serving.

This salad is way better when chilled!!!  If you are chilling along time, wait to add the spinach so it doesn't wilt.  I just had a bowl... delightful!