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Greek Pasta Salad
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Servings:
6 (136 g) as an appetizerPrep Time:
15 minutesCook Time:
90 minutes
Ingredients
If you can cook pasta, you can make this delicious salad! To turn it into a complete meal, add a can of rinsed and drained chickpeas or beans. Perfect to send along for a packed lunch!
3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 tsp. garlic cloves, minced
3/4 tsp. chopped fresh oregano
3/4 tsp. fresh mint, chopped
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 lb. gemelli pasta (or pasta of your choice), cooked and cooled
12 cherry tomatoes, cut and quartered
1/2 red onion, sliced
1/2 seedless cucumber, diced
1/4 cup pitted Greek olives
Directions
1. In a small bowl, add the balsamic vinegar. Whisk the olive oil in slowly until it is thoroughly combined. Add the garlic, oregano, mint, and pepper.
2. In a separate bowl, combine the pasta with the remaining ingredients. Pour the vinegar mix over the pasta and toss until well coated. You can refrigerate for 1 hour before serving to develop flavor, if desired.
Nutrition
| Nutritional Facts | |
| Servings | 6 (136 g) |
| Base Nutrients | |
| Calories | 213 kcal (11%) |
| Calories from Fat | 135 kcal (0%) |
| Total Fat | 15 g (23%) |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g (9%) |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg (0%) |
| Sodium | 156 mg (6%) |
| Total Carbohydrates | 17 g (6%) |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g (4%) |
| Protein | 3 g (5%) |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | n/a |
| Vitamin C | 7 mg (8%) |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 19 mg (1%) |
| Iron | 1 mg (5%) |
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