Best Fettuccine And Feta Salad Recipes

GREEK PASTA SALAD WITH FETA AND OLIVES

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Tomato, cucumber, feta, olives and pasta are tossed with an oregano vinaigrette for a filling Greek-style salad.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 small shallot, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
8 ounces dried ziti
1 cup chopped cucumber
1/2 cup crumbled feta
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, chopped
2 medium vine-ripe tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, shallot, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; add to the bowl with the dressing.
Add the cucumber, feta, parsley, olives and tomatoes to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.

FETTUCCINE AND FETA SALAD

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Wonderful Greek style salad, it gets better the next day. From "The Pasta Salad Book" by Nina Graybill and Maxine Rapaport.

Provided by Dona England

Categories < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

12 ounces fettuccine pasta
1/4 lb feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 lb fresh snow pea (or frozen, thawed)
1/4 lb black Greek olive
1 sweet red peppers or 1 yellow pepper, cut in strips
0.5 (12 ounce) box cherry tomatoes, cut in half if large
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2/3 cup olive oil
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
salt and pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried mint, crushed

Steps:

Cook fettuccine to al dente stage, drain well.
Combine with cheese, vegetables and walnuts Shake olive oil, vinegar, oregano, mint, salt and pepper in a small jar until well combined.
Pour a quarter cup of the dressing at a time over the salad, mixing well after each addition.
You may not need the entire amount.
Adjust seasoning.
Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 803.9, Fat 56.9, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 89.8, Sodium 592.9, Carbohydrate 59, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 5.1, Protein 18

FETA ROMAINE SALAD

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My friend Cathy, who is of Greek heritage, prepared this simple romaine salad recipe for me. She served it with lamb chops and pitas-what a classic Mediterranean meal! -Michael Volpatt, San Francisco, CA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 bunch romaine, chopped
3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
1 cup chopped seeded cucumber
1/2 cup Greek olives, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 375mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges