PENNE WITH CUCUMBERS, TOMATOES AND FETA CHEESE SALAD
Its beginning to look like spring which leads to summer. This is a great summer salad when the vegetables are fresh and abundant. The key is using a very good olive oil, it is best served at room temperature and should not be made in advance it will taste fresher and at its peak flavor if made when needed.
Provided by Pumpkie
Categories Penne
Time 1h40m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Wash, core, and chop the tomatoes into 1/2 inch cubes.
- Peel the cucumbers, quarter lengthwise and into slivers, I have also cut them into cubes. Put the slivers or cubes in a bowl of cold water.
- Peel, trim and mince the garlic.
- Rinse the mint leaves, pat them dry and coarsely chop them.
- In a small skillet, cook the garlic in the olive oil over low heat, stirring until softened, but do not let it brown. Add the pepper flakes, anc cook for 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature. Then blend in vinegar.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to directions for an al dente pasta. Drain the pasta. To prevent the pasta from sticking you can spread it out on a large baking sheet and let it cool for about 15 minutes.
- Drain the cucumbers.
- In a large ceramic bowl add pasta, the tomatoes, cucumbers, mint, olives and seasoned olive oil. Toss well until past is uniformly shiny. Crumble the feta cheese into the salad and toss to combine. Best served within an hour of finishing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 992, Fat 56.2, SaturatedFat 16.9, Cholesterol 67.5, Sodium 960.4, Carbohydrate 106.4, Fiber 15.8, Sugar 9.7, Protein 21.9
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Faiz Faiz
[email protected]I was looking for a new salad recipe to try, and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I made it! It's so delicious and easy to make. I love the combination of flavors and textures. The cucumbers and tomatoes are so refreshing, and the feta cheese and
Chalres Kiwanga
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit! I love the combination of flavors and textures. The cucumbers and tomatoes are so refreshing, and the feta cheese and dressing add a nice tang. I highly recommend this recipe!
Jadon Booysen
[email protected]I'm not usually a big fan of salads, but this one is amazing! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of cucumbers, tomatoes, and feta cheese. The dressing is also really easy to make and adds the perfect finishing touch. I will defi
Yacine Beneddra
[email protected]This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover grilled chicken or shrimp. I love the combination of flavors and textures. The cucumbers and tomatoes are so refreshing, and the feta cheese and dressing add
Asha Rabbi
[email protected]I was looking for a new salad recipe to try, and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I made it! It's so delicious and easy to make. I love the combination of flavors and textures. The cucumbers and tomatoes are so refreshing, and the feta cheese and
Saif sohag
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit! I love the combination of flavors and textures. The cucumbers and tomatoes are so refreshing, and the feta cheese and dressing add a nice tang. I highly recommend this recipe!
komol dewan
[email protected]I'm not usually a big fan of salads, but this one is amazing! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of cucumbers, tomatoes, and feta cheese. The dressing is also really easy to make and adds the perfect finishing touch. I will defi
Agnes Du Plooy
[email protected]This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover grilled chicken or shrimp. I love the combination of flavors and textures. The cucumbers and tomatoes are so refreshing, and the feta cheese and dressing add
Alejandro Huerta
[email protected]I was looking for a new salad recipe to try, and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I made it! It's so delicious and easy to make. I love the combination of flavors and textures. The cucumbers and tomatoes are so refreshing, and the feta cheese and
Leo Fernando
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit! I love the combination of flavors and textures. The cucumbers and tomatoes are so refreshing, and the feta cheese and dressing add a nice tang. I highly recommend this recipe!
Christine Nkirote
[email protected]I'm not usually a big fan of salads, but this one is amazing! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of cucumbers, tomatoes, and feta cheese. The dressing is also really easy to make and adds the perfect finishing touch. I will defi
Michael Jacobs
[email protected]This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover grilled chicken or shrimp. I love the combination of flavors and textures. The cucumbers and tomatoes are so refreshing, and the feta cheese and dressing add
Sajer Tablet
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. It's so easy to make and the ingredients are all things I usually have on hand. I love the way the flavors come together - the cucumbers and tomatoes are so refreshing, and the
Kumara Wijamunige
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a great way to use up leftover grilled chicken or shrimp. I love the combination of flavors and textures. The cucumbers and tomatoes are so refreshing, and the feta cheese and
Bablu Jan
[email protected]I was looking for a new salad recipe to try, and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I made it! It's so delicious and easy to make. I love the combination of flavors and textures. The cucumbers and tomatoes are so refreshing, and the feta cheese and
Parbati Tiwari
[email protected]This salad is so light and refreshing, and it's the perfect way to use up all those summer vegetables. I love the combination of cucumbers, tomatoes, and feta cheese. The dressing is also really flavorful and easy to make. I will definitely be making
Ebenezer Oppong
[email protected]I've made this salad twice now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and the ingredients are all things I usually have on hand. I love the way the flavors come together - the cucumbers and tomatoes are so refreshing, and the feta cheese and dre
sally gabriel
[email protected]This recipe is a refreshing and flavorful summer salad. It's the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory. I loved the crunch of the cucumbers and tomatoes, and the feta cheese added a nice salty touch. I will definitely be making this again!