BARILLA® MEDITERRANEAN PASTA SALAD WITH CUT MAC

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 - 8.8 oz. box Barilla Macaroni Pasta
• 1/2 cup English cucumber, wash and small diced
• 1/4 cup Sun dried tomatoes, sliced Julienne
• 3 Tbsp. Red onions, minced
• 1/4 cup Black olives, pits removed, sliced
• 3 Tbsp. Feta cheese, crumbled
• 3 Tbsp. Italian flat lead parsley, minced
• 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 ea lemon, zest and juice - about 2 Tbsp. juice and 1 Tbsp zest
• 2 tsp oregano, dry
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper, ground
• 1/2 tsp Garlic, fresh, minced fine
• 1 Tbsp water
• 4 ea Fresh Parsley fronds or minced for garnish

PREPARATION

1. 1.Bring 2 qt. Water to a boil in medium stock pot.
2. 2.Cook pasta according to package directions, minus 1 minute.
3. 3.Drain and cool pasta and place in medium sized mixing bowl.
4. 4.Cut all vegetables.
5. 5.Combine cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, olives, feta, and parsley in a large bowl.
6. 6.Make Dressing: In small mixing bowl whisk together water, lemon juice, fresh garlic & seasoning. Slowly whisk in the extra virgin Olive Oli. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed-do not add salt- feta and olives are salty.
7. 7.Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat.
8. 8.Let stand for 20 minutes. Toss again and taste. Adjust seasoning as needed.
9. 9.Place in serving bowl and refrigerate until needed.Toss again before serving.
10. 10.Place 1 cup on each service plate, and garnish as desired with fresh parsley.