Greek Pasta Salad I

Taste the earthy flavors of the Mediterranean in every bite of this colorful summer salad. Tangy feta cheese, fresh mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers and olives are tossed with spicy pepperoni and macaroni in an herb-infused vinaigrette.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 746 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 cups fresh sliced mushrooms
• 15 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup sliced red bell peppers
• 1 (4 ounce) can whole black olives
• 0.5 cup chopped green onions
• 1.5 teaspoons dried basil
• 0.75 teaspoon white sugar
• 0.75 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup olive oil
• 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1.5 teaspoons dried oregano
• 0.75 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 0.5 cup red wine vinegar
• 2.5 cups cooked elbow macaroni
• 0.75 cup sliced pepperoni sausage, cut into strips

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, garlic powder, basil, oregano, black pepper, and sugar. Add cooked pasta, mushrooms, tomatoes, red peppers, feta cheese, green onions, olives, and pepperoni. Toss until evenly coated. Cover, and chill 2 hours or overnight.