Greek Fusilli Pasta Salad

When I saw this Greek Fusilli Pasta Salad on @dianemorrisey’s feed, I knew I had to make it. To the complete bemusement of most of my family, I absolutely adore anything with raw onions in it, so Greek salads call my name like nobody’s business and if you add pasta into the game, well, then it’s an absolute must!

xoxo Donata

Ingredients

1 lb (500 g) Fusilli pasta

1 English Cucumber, skin on and diced

1 pint (300 g) grape or cherry tomatoes, halved

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 cup (200 g) pitted Kalamata olives, halved

1 cup (180 g) Feta cheese, cubed

1/2 cup (one medium sized) red onion, diced

Dressing

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

Zest and juice of one lemon

1/3 cup olive oil

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp oregano

salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Whisk together dressing ingredients. Set aside.

Cook pasta al dente according to package instructions. Rinse under cold water. Combine all ingredients in large bowl. Add dressing and toss. Refrigerate at least two hours before serving. Pasta salad draws in quite a bit of salt, so try a bite before serving and add more salt if needed.