Greek feta bowtie salad

SaladsMain MealPicnic FareKim AcceptableMediterranean Inspired

Ingredients

1/2 pound dry bowties

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley

2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill

1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

1/4 pound feta chesse

1 medium cucumber

1 large red bell pepper

5 -6 medium radishes

8-10 calamata olives

2 teaspoon capers

1 tablespoon coarsely chopped red onion

lemon dill dressing:

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 garlic clove, minced

1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley

2 teaspoons minced shallot

3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

1/4 cup vegetable oil

fresh ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Cook pasta al dente; rinse in cold water; drain; transfer to a serving dish and toss with olive oil

  2. Add parsley, dill, and thyme to the pasta and mix

  3. Cut the feta into 1/2 inch cubes, skin the cucumber half lengthwise, core, and slice into 1/4" thick crescent shaped pieces to yield one cup. Julienne the bell pepper. Slice the radishes paper thin. Pit and coarsely chop the olives.

  4. Add the feta cheese, cucumber, bell pepper, radishes, olives, capers, and red onion to the pasta.

  5. Make dressing and toss with salad:

Whisk together lemon juice, garlic, parsley, shallots, and dill.

Gradually add vegetable oil while whisking.

Add black pepper to taste.

Whisk again before serving.

Servings

8