Greek Pasta Salad

Pasta salad takes a trip to the Mediterranean with lemon, oregano and the zip of feta in this creamy yet light dressing.

Course Salads
Prep. Time 20 mins
Cooking Time 8 mins
Yields 6 to 8 servings

1 milk product serving(s) per person

Preparation
Nutritional Info
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Preparation

What You Need

Dressing:

1 1/4 cups (300 ml) milk

1 cup (250 ml) crumbled feta cheese, (about 4 oz / 125 g)

2 cloves garlic, peeled

1 tbsp (15 ml) dried oregano

1 tsp (5 ml) grated lemon rind

1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt

1/4 cup (50 ml) fresh lemon juice

2 tbsp (30 ml) red or white wine vinegar

Pasta Salad:

12 oz (375 g) small shells or

or other small pasta, (about 4 cups /1 L)

Half English cucumber, chopped Half

2 cups (500 ml) grape or

cherry tomatoes, halved

1/2 cup (125 ml) diced red onion

Salt

Pepper

1/2 cup (125 ml) crumbled Feta cheese

Black olives, (optional)

Fresh oregano for garnish , (optional)

Instructions

Dressing
In blender or food processor, blend milk, Feta cheese, garlic, oregano, lemon rind and salt until smooth. With motor running, drizzle lemon juice and vinegar through hole in lid or feed tube until blended. Transfer to large bowl; let stand for 10 min or until thickened.

Salad
In large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta for about 8 min or until tender but firm; drain. Rinse under cold running water until cool; drain well.

Add to dressing in bowl with cucumber, tomatoes and onion; toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve sprinkled with crumbled Feta. Garnish with olives and oregano (if using).

Tips

If making salad ahead, toss pasta with half of dressing and keep remaining dressing separate. Cover and refrigerate salad and dressing for up to 1 day. Toss with remaining dressing just before serving.

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Nutritional Info

Per serving

Energy: 283 Calories
Protein: 15 g
Carbohydrate: 39 g
Fibre: 2.1 g
Fat: 8 g
Sodium: 570 mg

Top 5 nutrients provided by a serving of this recipe

Nutrient (% DV)*

Calcium: 20 % / 220 mg
Folacin: 69 %
Thiamin: 49 %
Riboflavin: 34 %
Vitamin B12: 32 %

* Note: The daily value (DV) is established by Health Canada and corresponds to the daily quantity recommended for each nutrient. The percentage of the daily value (% DV) indicates the proportion of the nutrient provided by a serving of the recipe, in comparison with the quantity recommended.

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