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Mediterranean Pasta Salad Recipe

Mediterranean Pasta Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

• Orgran 350g spirals
• 1 medium sized zucchini (diced)
• 1 medium sized eggplant (diced)
• 1 red capsicum (cut into strips)
• 130g mixed olives (halved)
• 2 punnets red and yellow cherry tomatoes (halved)
• Fetta (crumbled)
• Olive oi
• Lemon juice
• 1tsp Minced garlic
• Fresh basil (chopped)
• 1tsp dried basil
• 1tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp chilli flakes
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method:

1. Cook pasta spirals according to packet instructions. Drain and place into a large bowl
2. In a large saucepan, add diced zucchini and eggplant, along with minced garlic, dried basil, oregano, and a drizzle of olive oil, and gently cook until softened, stirring occasionally. Transfer to the large bowl with the pasta.
3. In the same saucepan, cook capsicum strips, along with a drizzle of olive oil, chilli flakes and salt and pepper until lightly charred and softened; about 5-10 minutes. Once cooked transfer to the large mixing bowl.
4. To the pasta mix, add tomatoes, olives, a handful of fresh basil, salt and pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice to taste. Stir to combine.