Another game changer in food preparation is making your own dressings. So very easy once you get the hang of it, which is not long. More economical, no chemicals, and can make the dressing to match exactly what you are serving!
You more than likely have all you need already in your cupboard! The components are simple:
- Oil
- Vinegar- half as much of oil
- Spices and seasoning fresh or dried
- Mustard for a savory salad
- Sugar, preserves for a sweeter salad
- Parmesan for Caesars, Mediterranean Dishes
Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Feta and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
This flavorful pasta salad with a Mediterranean flare works great as a meal or as a side dish. Plus, you most likely already have all the ingredients you need in your cupboard!
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 1 lb bow tie Pasta (cooked, drained and run under cold water until cooled so the pasta will not stick together)
- 2 c thin salami sliced in strips (ham, prosciutto, chicken or turkey all work too)
- ½ c pepperoncini peppers (sliced)
- ½ c feta cheese (crumbled)
- ¼ c parmesan cheese (shredded)
- 1 bunch green onions
- 1 red pepper (diced)
- ¼ c sun-dried tomatoes (julienne)
- 1 c broccoli florets (steamed and cut small)
- 1 T dried basil
White Balsamic Dressing with Dijon and Oregano
- 1 c olive oil
- ½ c WHITE balsamic vinegar
- 2 t dijon mustard
- ½ t salt
- ½ t pepper
- ½ t oregano
- 2 t honey
Instructions
- Combine and toss salad ingredients while the pasta is cooking.
- Add cooled pasta and toss.
- Whisk dressing ingredients together combine, taste and season.
- Lightly drizzle on salad. Toss and serve!
- ENJOY!
