Name: Greek Pasta Salad with Shrimp and Olives
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 3/4 pound tomatoes, chopped; 1 large red bell pepper, seeded, chopped; 1/4 pound feta cheese, crumbled; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup chopped pitted black olives (preferably brine-cured); 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons dry vermouth or dry white wine; 1 tablespoon dried thyme; 6 green onions, chopped; 3 large garlic cloves, chopped; 3/4 pound linguine, freshly cooked; 3/4 pound cooked bay shrimp

For a nice picnic, pack up this salad (chill it well first), some bread and wine.

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 6

Ingredients

3/4 pound tomatoes, chopped

1 large red bell pepper, seeded, chopped

1/4 pound feta cheese, crumbled

1/2 cup olive oil

1/2 cup chopped pitted black olives (preferably brine-cured)

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons dry vermouth or dry white wine

1 tablespoon dried thyme

6 green onions, chopped

3 large garlic cloves, chopped

3/4 pound linguine, freshly cooked

3/4 pound cooked bay shrimp

Preparation

Mix first 10 ingredients in large bowl. Add linguine and shrimp and toss to blend. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 30 minutes ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)

TagsPasta Salad Pasta Linguine Tomato Vegetable Bell Pepper Feta Cheese Dairy Olive Scallion Onion Root Vegetable Shrimp Shellfish Seafood Main Dinner Lunch Nut Free Make Ahead Easy No-Cook Bon Appétit

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