Broccoli and Feta Pasta Salad

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Sides

Ingredients

  • 1 pound tri-color pasta
  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 medium head broccoli, chopped into 1/2-inch florets
  • 8 ounces feta cheese
  • 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives, roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • Flaky salt and freshly-ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions in a generous quantity of boiling, well-salted water. Drain and return to the pan or a large bowl and toss until coated with 1 tablespoon olive oil.

  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a deep sauté pan over medium heat. Add the broccoli and cook until crisp-tender — about 5 to 7 minutes. Toss the broccoli with the cooked pasta.

  3. Crumble the feta cheese into the pasta, and stir in the olives as well. Whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and vinegar and toss with the pasta. Season generously with salt and pepper. Refrigerate overnight, or until serving.

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