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Ashley Mac’s Greek Pasta Salad from Ashley McMakin’s New Cookbook

Featured in Ashley Mac’s Kitchen cookbook, this pasta salad recipe has always starred on the restaurant owner’s menu. Grape tomatoes, crumbled feta, fresh basil, and a generous dash of Greek seasoning jazz up penne pasta in a pinch.

Ashley Mac's Greek Pasta Salad
Recipe copyright ©2023 by 83 Press from Ashley Mac's Kitchen

Ashley Mac's Greek Pasta Salad

MAKES 11 CUPS

Ingredients
  

  • 16 ounces penne pasta
  • 2/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Greek seasoning*
  • 2 10-ounce containers grape tomatoes, cut in half (about 3 cups)
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese divided
  • 3/4 cup chopped fresh basil divided

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente in a pot of salted water. Drain, and rinse with cold water; let cool slightly.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together oil, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Greek seasoning. Add cooked pasta, tomatoes, 3/4 cup feta cheese, and 1/2 cup basil. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours.
  3. When ready to serve, top with remaining 1/4 cup feta and remaining 1/4 cup basil.

Notes

*Adjust seasoning amount to your personal preference.

 

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