Karen Stoyles
Do you find yourself running from place to place, often on an empty stomach or with a burger in your hand? Life is fast. We can’t always enjoy a nice, relaxing meal at home, with no interruptions or stress. Here is a fantastic and simple meal to make. You can enjoy it for lunch or a side dish with dinner.
Perfect Mediterranean Pasta Salad
Do you find yourself running from place to place, often on an empty stomach or with a burger in your hand? Life is fast. We can’t always enjoy a nice, relaxing meal at home, with no interruptions or stress. Enjoy this simple and delicious Mediterranean pasta salad.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups uncooked kamut rotini
- 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 2 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved or quartered
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup marinated artichoke hearts. diced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup Romaine lettuce (optional)
Instructions
- Boil a medium pot with water and add pasta.
- Reduce temperature to medium and cook, uncovered for 9 – 12 minutes.
- Strain and set pasta aside.
- Combine all other ingredients in a bowl and add pasta. Mix well and serve.
