Saturday, July 13, 2013

Almost Greek Pasta Salad

Greek Pasta Salad
Tossing just a few ingredients together brings a big flavor punch and also makes this salad the perfect "to-go" version for any event.

2 cups prepared pasta of your choice (more or less as desired)
1 can Cannellini Beans, drained and rinsed
1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, pressed
1 Persian cucumber, chopped (may use any type of cucumber you prefer)
3 Tbs white balsamic vinegar
spinach
feta
freshly ground pepper


Place prepared pasta, beans, sun-dried tomatoes, sliced red onion, garlic and cucumber in a medium bowl and stir to combine.  Add the balsamic vinegar, stirring again.  Taste, and add a splash of the oil from the tomatoes if desired.

Place a handful of spinach onto a serving plate and top with some of the pasta mixture.  Garnish with crumbled feta and freshly ground pepper.

Alternatively, mix a few handfuls of spinach into the pasta mixture and place in the center of the picnic table!