Description

Serve this fresh and light pasta salad as a main dish or even as a side dish. It's a great one to take to summer festivities like BBQ's, picnics or family reunions.

Ingredients

• 16 oz. bowtie pasta
• 1 cucumber, chopped
• 1/2 c. chopped green bell pepper
• 2 medium sized tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 c. fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/2 c. crumbled feta cheese
• Dressing:
• 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 c. olive oil
• 1 t. salt
• 1 t. black pepper
• 1 T. Dijon mustard
• 1/4 c. freshly squeezed lemon juice

Steps

1. Cook bowtie pasta according to package directions, cooking until al dente, 8-15 minutes; rinse in cold water; strain.
2. In a large bowl, combine cucumber, bell pepper, tomatoes, parsley and feta cheese.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients.