So for this summer we are trying to focus on FRESH SALADS/FOODS.
The only week I made this salad and it was AMAZING!
Greek Pasta Salad:
12 oz penne (4 cups uncooked)
2 c. cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 medium cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced
4 green onions, sliced
1/3 c kalamata olives, halved (if you wish)
1/2 olive oil
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 Tbsp fresh basil (2 tsp. dried)
2 Tbsp fresh oregano (2 tsp. dried)
4-6 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
(I also added Cilantro which made it quite good... Cilantro makes everything better though)
12 oz penne (4 cups uncooked)
2 c. cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 medium cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced
4 green onions, sliced
1/3 c kalamata olives, halved (if you wish)
1/2 olive oil
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 Tbsp fresh basil (2 tsp. dried)
2 Tbsp fresh oregano (2 tsp. dried)
4-6 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
(I also added Cilantro which made it quite good... Cilantro makes everything better though)
HOW TO:
Cook pasta
Drain and rinse with cold water.
Combine vegetables in a large bowl.
Combine with pasta.
Cook pasta
Drain and rinse with cold water.
Combine vegetables in a large bowl.
Combine with pasta.
DRESSING:
Combine everything else but feta. Shake/Mix well.
Drizzle dressing over pasta mixture and toss to coat.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Top with Feta.
THAT' IT!!! I only made a half-batch and it could have served 6-ish people.
I served it with bread and olive oil.
ANY OTHER IDEAS FOR FRESH FOODS/SALADS?!?
Combine everything else but feta. Shake/Mix well.
Drizzle dressing over pasta mixture and toss to coat.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Top with Feta.
THAT' IT!!! I only made a half-batch and it could have served 6-ish people.
I served it with bread and olive oil.
ANY OTHER IDEAS FOR FRESH FOODS/SALADS?!?
3 comments:
Looks really good!! You go wifey!!
Great goal you and Nicole have. I can't wait to see what else you come up with.
Mandarin oranges are really good on spinach salad as well as strawberries. Oh, and toasted or caramelized nuts are also a great addition.
You could always try out different homemade dressings, since they are super easy and so much healthier.
Proud of you!!
HEY! Look at Steph's blog, she just posted about a raw broccoli salad that looked really good and i want to try it...I can't wait to try this! I love you!
Hey Amy!
Cilantro citrus vinaigrette! It's so refreshing, especially in this summer heat! I'm obsessed with salads this summer as well (too hot and tired for anything more heavy) and a southwest type salad with beans and corn for to make it filling is wonderful with this dressing!
* 1 cup packed cilantro
* 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
* 1/4 cup lime juice
* 1/4 cup orange juice
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon pepper
* Pinch of minced garlic
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