Ingredients

  • 8 oz. rotini
  • 1 medium cucumber, chopped
  • 4 oz. Feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 c. ripe, pitted olives, halved
  • 1/2 c. olive oil
  • 1/2 c. white vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. dehydrated parsley flakes
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 Tbsp. oregano
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 2 to 3 tomatoes, cut in wedges
  • 1/2 c. sliced green onions

Method

  • Cook rotini according to package directions; drain, rinse with cold water and drain thoroughly again.
  • Combine rotini, cucumber, Feta cheese, olives and onions.
  • Blend together the oil, vinegar, parsley, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper.
  • Pour over rotini and toss gently to blend.
  • Chill several hours.
  • Garnish with tomato wedges before serving.
  • Makes approximately 5 cups.