MINI BOWTIE MEDITERRANEAN SALAD

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I love salads! My friends and family always request my pasta salad. This is one that I make often. Try this for your next picnic or BBQ. Happy Cooking! sw:)

Provided by Sherri Williams

Categories     Salads

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 box mini bowtie pasta
1/3 c kalamati greek olives, slice in 1/2
4 medium roma tomatoes, chopped seeded or 1/2 pint grape tomatoes slicde in 1/2
1 small red onion, chopped
1 small english cucumber, chopped
1/2 jar(s) capers
16 oz light italian dressing
3 medium garlic loves, grated
3 Tbsp italian parsley, chopped
2 Tbsp herbes de provence
1 large lemon, juice and zest
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
4-5 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
kosher salt to taste
1/2 c parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Cook pasta according to package. Do not over cook. Place pasta in a colander and run cold water to stop cooking. Drain well.
  • 2. In a large mixing bowl, add all the ingredients except the parmesan cheese. Mix thoroughly.
  • 3. Chill in fridge over night.
  • 4. 30 minutes b4 serving, add parmesan cheese and mix well. If pastea is a little dry, add more dressing
  • 5. Serve and enjoy!!!

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