Ingredients
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1 lb dry rotini pasta
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1 small cucumber (peeled, seeded and chopped)
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2 tomatoes, chopped
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1 small red onion, chopped (or use 5-6 green onion, chopped)
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1/2 cup sliced kalamata olive
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1 1/2 cups cubed feta cheese (you will need more for the dressing)
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salt (to taste)
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fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
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1 fresh garlic clove (or use 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
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1/2 cup olive oil
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1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
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2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
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2 teaspoons dried oregano (or use 2 teaspoons Greek seasoning in place of oregano and basil)
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1/4 teaspoon dried basil
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1 teaspoon sugar
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1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
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Instructions
- Cool the pasta in boiling water until al dente; drain then rinse well under cold water.
- Place the pasta in a large bowl.
- Add in cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, olives and cubed feta cheese; toss to combine.
- For the dressing; in a processor place the garlic clove and process until minced.
- Add in all the remaining ingredients except the mayonnaise;process until well blended (about 20-30 seconds) then add in the mayonnaise and process until combined.
- Pour over the salad ingredients in the bowl; toss to combine (if you prefer a creamier salad then add in more mayonnaise to taste).
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.