Mediterranean Pasta Salad
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 (1 lb.) box pasta
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper (adjust according your preference of heat level)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning (I prefer McCormick brand)
- ½ cup Kalamata olives (black or green olives might work better for kids)
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced (optional)
Dairy version:
- ½ cup crumbled feta
Meat version:
- 1 lb. thin sliced chicken breast, cut into small pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare pasta according to package instructions.
- Meanwhile, combine remaining pasta ingredients, from olive oil through sun-dried tomatoes.
- If preparing the meat version, toss chicken with olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Liberally spray a sauté pan and cook chicken, about 3 minutes per side (depending on the size of your pieces).
- Drain pasta and toss with chicken, if preparing the meat version, or wait a few minutes and toss with feta if you’re preparing the dairy version.
