Salad Taverna

This is a unique salad with perhaps a Greek flair to it, but without the pungency of feta. Green pepper sauce and anise seed make this dish wonderfully delicious and unique.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 mins
• Total Time: 23 mins
• Calories: 273 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ⅓ cup olive oil
• ½ teaspoon anise seed
• ½ cup sliced black olives
• 8 ounces dry spinach noodles
• 2 tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• ½ teaspoon green hot pepper sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, hot pepper sauce, anise seed and salt. Mix in cooked pasta, ricotta cheese, tomatoes, and olives. Cover, and chill.