Greek Pasta Salad

By dette

Penne or bowtie pasta work equally well in this classic recipe, as do whole black olives.

Ingredients

• 3 c. cooked elbow macaroni
• 2 c. sliced mushrooms, diced
• 15 cherry tomtoes
• 1 cl yellow or red pepper, sliced
• 1/2 c. green onion, chopped
• 3/4 c. sliced black olives, drained
• 1 c. crumbled feta cheese
• Optional: 3/4 c. pepperoni, diced
• 1/2 c. olive oil
• 1/2 c. red wine vinegar
• 1-1/2 t. garlic powder
• 1 1/2 t. dried basil
• 1 1/2 t. dried oregano
• 3/4 t. pepper
• 3/4 t. sugar

Details

Servings 12

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine macaroni, vegetables, cheese and peperoni, if using; set aside. Whisk together remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Pour over macaroni mixture and toss until evenly coated. Cover and chill 2 hours ot overnight.