Vegetarian Greek Pasta Salad

Penne pasta has great company in this robust salad that is hearty enough to serve as an entree. Tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, sweet onion and black olives are tossed with the pasta and an herbed oil and lemon juice dressing.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 302 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
• 1 cucumber, coarsely chopped
• 1 sweet onion, chopped
• 1 cup black olives, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. Drain, and rinse in cold water.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together oil, lemon juice, basil, garlic salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine pasta, tomatoes, green pepper, onion, cucumber, and black olives. Add dressing, and toss to coat. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.