Horiatiki Pasta Salad (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta
01 -
225g short pasta (penne or farfalle)
→ Vegetables
02 -
1 English cucumber, quartered and deseeded
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2-3 Roma tomatoes, quartered and deseeded
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1 medium bell pepper (green, red, or yellow), diced
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1/2 small red onion, diced
→ Garnishes
06 -
80g kalamata olives, pitted and halved
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170g crumbled feta cheese
08 -
60ml chopped fresh parsley
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60ml chopped fresh dill
→ Dressing
10 -
160ml extra virgin olive oil
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45ml fresh lemon juice
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45ml white or red wine vinegar
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15ml honey
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15ml Dijon mustard
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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5ml dried oregano
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5ml dried basil
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2.5ml salt
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2.5ml coarsely ground black pepper
# Instructions:
01 -
Boil pasta in salted water until al dente according to package directions. Drain in a colander and rinse with cold water to stop cooking and remove excess starch. Toss with a light drizzle of olive oil and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
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Slice cucumber lengthwise into quarters. Remove the seeded center portion with a knife. Chop each spear into 1.25cm quarter slices and add to a bowl.
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Quarter tomatoes and remove seeds and juicy center. Dice the firm flesh into 1.25cm cubes and combine with cucumber.
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Remove seeds from bell pepper, dice, and add to the vegetable mixture. Add diced red onion, halved kalamata olives, and crumbled feta.
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In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried herbs, salt, and pepper until thoroughly combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
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Just before serving, add chopped fresh herbs to the pasta and vegetables. Pour dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients. If preparing in advance, use only half the dressing initially and reserve the remainder for just before serving.
# Notes:
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For make-ahead preparation, use only about 80ml of dressing initially and refrigerate, adding the remainder just before serving to prevent the pasta from absorbing too much liquid.