Mediterranean Style Pasta Salad with Creamy Herb Dressing Recipe Video

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Health IndexHealthyServings6
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
DishMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Uncooked elbows2 Cup (32 tbs) (Dreamfields)
 Canned artichoke hearts14 Ounce (Packed In Water; Quarter If Whole)
 Crumbled feta cheese1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) (Null)
 Ripe tomatoes3 (Null)
 Roasted red peppers1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) (Null)
 Chopped pitted kalamate1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) (Null)
 Low fat mayonnaise1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) (Null)
 Chopped basil1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) (Null)
 Chopped oregano1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) (Null)
 Rice vinegar2 Tablespoon (Null)
 Freshly ground black pepper To Taste (Null)
 Salt To Taste (Null)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 469 Calories from Fat 115

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 13 g19.7%

Saturated Fat 2.6 g13.1%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 15.1 mg5%

Sodium 522.3 mg21.8%

Total Carbohydrates 74 g24.8%

Dietary Fiber 8.1 g32.4%

Sugars 6.1 g

Protein 15 g29.3%

Vitamin A 25.1% Vitamin C 39.6%

Calcium 13.3% Iron 19.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain again.
2. In large bowl combine pasta, artichoke hearts, feta cheese, tomatoes, red peppers and olives.
3. In medium bowl combine mayonnaise, herbs and vinegar. Stir to combine. Add to pasta mixture; toss until well coated (add extra vinegar if necessary for consistency). Season with salt and pepper as desired.
4. Refrigerate, covered, 4 hours or overnight to chill completely.

Editors Review

Pasta salads are a great treat for parties, get together, celebrations or on any other occasion. It is always a crowd pleaser. This Mediterranean style pasta salad with creamy herb dressing is surely the most refreshing recipe this summer!
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