Confetti Greek Pasta Salad

Submitted by Travlnsolo

"Sublime tasting, and visually gorgeous, this healthy salad will inspire anything it accompanies; be it hard rolls, hot dogs, steaks, or pizza. And it's easy to make. The measurements are approximate so go with your own preferences."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 6 cups
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 453.59 g bow tie pasta
• 118.29 ml grated parmesan cheese (good quality)
• 141.74 g reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbles (Athenos)
• 14.79 ml poppy seed
• 354.88 ml finely chopped red onions
• 118.29 ml finely chopped green pepper
• 118.29 ml finely chopped red pepper
• 118.29 ml finely chopped yellow pepper

directions

1. For Salad Dressing:

2. Good Seasons Garlic & Herb Dressing prepared to package directions except:

3. substitute 1/2 cup flax seed oil for regular oil if you have it.
4. Add 1-2 teaspoons of finely ground black pepper.
5. Add 1 large clove of garlic sliced very thinly and diced finely.
6. Omit 3 Tablespoons of water.
7. Use Pompeian Red Wine Vinegar. It makes all the difference!

8. To begin:

9. Cook pasta Al Dente, rinse and drain well!
10. Lubricate pasta with dressing to taste.
11. Dust with parmesean and Poppy Seeds; toss well.
12. Add Peppers and onions and toss.
13. Add Feta and toss!
14. Taste and adjust seasonings:).
15. Refrigerate overnight so flavors can mingle.
16. Note: This is very good with whole wheat pasta, and any garden veggie you can imagine. Olives too.