Description
This refreshing grape and feta pasta salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish perfect for a light lunch or as a side at your next picnic or barbecue.
Ingredients
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Pasta:
- 3 tablespoons salt, divided
- 1 pound penne rigate
Dressing and Mix-ins:
- 2 tablespoons aioli
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 2 cups grapes, halved
- 1/2 cup basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
- 6 ounces feta, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of water with 2 tablespoons of the salt to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente, about 8 minutes, then strain and rinse in cold water.
- Prepare Salad: Transfer the pasta to a bowl and toss with aioli and olive oil. Season with remaining salt and black pepper. Add pine nuts, grapes, basil, parsley, and feta. Toss to combine.
Notes
- This salad tastes best when served chilled.
- You can customize the salad by adding other fresh herbs like mint or cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
