EASY PASTA SALAD

This simple yet delicious salad is a perfect make-ahead side dish for any BBQ or get together

INGREDIENTS

Dressing

1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon

1 tbsp lemon zest

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

salt & pepper to taste

Salad

4 cups uncooked rotini pasta or gluten-free rotini

1 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, sliced

2 cups cherry tomatoes, sliced

1 large cucumber, sliced

1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

1.

Bring large pot of salted water to boil.

2.

Cook pasta until al dente.

3.

Drain pasta and rinse in cool water.

4.

In salad dressing jar, shake all dressing ingredients.

5.

In large salad bowl, mix together pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives and feta.

6.

Add 1/4 dressing to salad and toss.

7.

Slowly add more dressing until desired amount is achieved.

8.

Store any remaining dressing in fridge for up to one week.

9.

Season with salt & pepper and serve.