Simple Greek Pasta Salad

This simple side dish can be served with sandwiches, wraps, burgers or with your favorite chicken or pork dish. It is so easy and so versatile that there are two versions below:

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Version One:

Ingredients:

1 lb. of pasta of choice, penne or shells work well

2 tbsp Greek Seasoning

1 can of diced tomatoes, drained and washed

½- 1 red onion, thinly sliced

1 English Cucumber, diced

1 bottle of Italian Dressing

Fresh Basil Ribboned

½ -¾ cup of crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Directions:

1. Boil the pasta according to package directions.

2. Drain and allow the pasta to cool for a while

3. Add the Greek seasoning, the can of drained and washed tomatoes, onions, and cucumber

4. Add feta cheese and fresh basil

5. Add the bottle of Italian dressing

6. Toss everything together

7. Place and chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours or overnight for the ingredients to fuse together.

Version Two:

Ingredients:

1 lb. of pasta of choice, penne or shells work well

2 tbsp Greek Seasoning

1 can of diced tomatoes, drained and washed or 2 diced Roma Tomatoes

½- 1 red onion, thinly sliced

1 English Cucumber, diced

Homemade Greek Dressing (see below)

Fresh basil ribboned

½ -¾ cup of crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Homemade Greek Dressing

½ cup of Olive Oil

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

¼ cup apple cider vinegar

Greek Seasoning

1 clove garlic

Mix all the ingredients together to make the dressing

Directions:

1. Boil the pasta according to package directions.

2. Drain and allow the pasta to cool for a while

3. Add the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and Greek Seasoning

4. Add the Greek Dressing

5. Add basil and feta cheese (if using)

6. Toss everything together

7. Place and chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours or overnight for the ingredients to fuse together.

You can add grilled chicken to make a complete meal or serve as a side dish