FETA & HERB "GREEK SALAD" PENNE

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Feta & Herb

Pasta and the ultimate diner salad mash-up. All the familiar flavors of your favorite salad pair with penne to make a satisfying weeknight dinner. A drizzle of creamy feta herb dressing brings all the ingredients together.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt
12 ounces penne pasta (preferably spinach-flavored)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch strips
One 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives, rinsed and chopped
3 cups tightly packed baby arugula or spinach (about 3 ounces)
Freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup Food Network Kitchen™ Inspirations Greek Feta Herb Vinaigrette

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking water, then drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 3 minutes. Add the chickpeas, tomatoes, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is lightly browned and the tomatoes are just warmed through, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the olives, pasta and the reserved pasta cooking water to the pot and cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the arugula until wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving dish and drizzle with the Greek Feta Herb Vinaigrette.

Kn0XXXy YT
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5 stars! This dish is now in my regular rotation. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


chopi time
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! I highly recommend it.


Chris B Entertainment
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Overall, this was a good recipe. I would definitely make it again, but I would make a few changes to suit my own taste.


Lisa Kapili
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I wasn't a fan of the feta cheese in this dish, but everything else was great.


Saba Hamdan
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This dish was a bit too tangy for my taste, but I think it could be easily adjusted by using less lemon juice.


Akintunde Yussuf
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Loved the dressing on this salad! It was so light and flavorful.


Michele Torstrick
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


MD. SHAHJAHAN
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This recipe was a hit at my potluck! Everyone loved the bright and tangy flavors.


Shakeel Qureshi
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Easy and delicious! I added some grilled chicken to make it a complete meal.


Ontor sd
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This Greek salad penne was a refreshing and flavorful summer meal! The combination of feta, herbs, and lemon dressing was perfect.