Birmingham café owner Ashley McMakin shares some of her favorite family stories and more than 100 recipes in her debut cookbook, Ashley Mac’s Kitchen. From Orange Peel Sour Cream Biscuits to her signature Strawberry Cake, Ashley’s book is chock-full of dishes and desserts sure to please your loved ones as much as they’ve delighted her own.
Get the recipe for Ashley Mac’s Greek Pasta Salad, featured in Ashley Mac’s Kitchen, on the next page. Find our spotlight of this successful entrepreneur and mom-on-the-go in the March/April 2023 issue, available for purchase on newsstands and online.
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
Author: Recipe copyright ©2023 by 83 Press from Ashley Mac's Kitchen
MAKES 11 CUPS
Ingredients
- 16 ounces penne pasta
- ⅔ cup olive oil
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ 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
- ¾ cup chopped fresh basil, divided
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente in a pot of salted water. Drain, and rinse with cold water; let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together oil, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Greek seasoning. Add cooked pasta, tomatoes, ¾ cup feta cheese, and ½ cup basil. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours.
- When ready to serve, top with remaining ¼ cup feta and remaining ¼ cup basil.
Notes
*Adjust seasoning amount to your personal preference.
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