Ingredients

  • 23 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 14 cup red wine vinegar
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh oregano or 3 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 12 ounces spiral shaped pasta or 12 ounces rotini pasta or 12 ounces shell pasta, cooked al dente according to package directions
  • 5 green onions, chopped
  • 4 roma tomatoes, seeded,and chopped
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 cucumber, peeled,seeded and chopped
  • 1 12 cups chopped fresh parsley
  • 12 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 3 cups)
  • 20 Greek olives, pitted or 20 black olives, very coarsely chopped
  • 12 fresh pepperoncini peppers or 12 pickled pepperoncini peppers, minced (I leave out) (optional)

Method

  • Whisk the dressing ingredients together until combined.
  • Set aside.
  • Combine all the salad ingredients, tossing gently in a large serving bowl.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad, again tossing gently to coat.
  • Cover, and refrigerate 2-3 hours, until flavors are blended.