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Pasta Salad with Tomatoes, Zucchini, and Feta

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A cool, refreshing, throw-together pasta salad. Add grilled shrimp, chicken, or beef to turn it into a main dish dinner.

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces, weight Farfalle (bowtie) Pasta
  • 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 whole Lemons (more To Taste)
  • Salt
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 2 whole Zucchini, Cut Into Small Wedges Or Diced
  • 10 ounces, weight Grape Tomatoes, Halved Lengthwise
  • ⅓ cups Minced Fresh Parsley
  • 6 ounces, weight Crumbled Feta Cheese

Preparation

Cook pasta until done. Drain and rinse in cold water until completely cool. Add olive oil and lemon juice, then add salt and pepper to taste (do not undersalt). Toss to combine. Add zucchini, tomatoes, parsley, and feta, and toss to combine. Add more of what you think it needs; I like to go heavy on the feta! Squeeze in a little more lemon juice/drizzle more olive oil if it needs more moisture.

Cover in plastic wrap for at least a couple of hours. Pasta is best when chilled for a few hours before serving.

*Note: Add grilled shrimp, grilled chicken, or grilled flank steak if you need a little protein.

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shellieiossa on 7.13.2011

I made this for friends recently and it was so good that my hubby ate the leftovers for days! I just made it again and it’s a regular part of the dinner rotation this summer–especially since so many of these items can be found at our farmer’s market. I also added kalamata olives & green onions….triple yum.

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mrssillypants on 5.25.2011

Great recipe! I took it to a bbq last night and it was hit. So delicious my 2 year old even loved it!

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mdariaz on 4.6.2011

I just made this last night, and it was so delicious! I will definitely keep making this :)

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tarheelgal on 3.29.2011

this was delicious! i added chickpeas to mine for some extra protein.

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Marie @ My Culinary Calling on 3.28.2011

Yum! I am going to make this for dinner tonight! I even have all the ingred. How perfect!

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Allison V. on 6.17.2013

This was so yummy and a great crowd-pleaser! My mother-in-law, who hates feta for some reason, actually loved this stuff – even with the feta!

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Lindsey on 1.27.2012

So easy! I’m not a fan of zucchini, so I used cucumber instead and it tasted delicious. What a super easy recipe- great for lunches!

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DomesticDivaa on 8.22.2011

This is light and delicious! It is my new go-to pasta salad, and is a great thing to take in for lunch @ work! I did use double the lemon juice as I am a lemon-lover.

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shellieiossa on 7.13.2011

Love!

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scotsma on 6.16.2011

I am trying out recipes to use for an upcoming lunch baby shower. This one is a keeper! Yum!

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