Bow-Tie Pasta


Greek Cuisine
Ingredients:
- 1 lb bow tie pasta
- ½ cup olive oil
- ⅓ cup lemon juice
- 1 tbsp anchovy paste
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 Pinch of salt
- 1 Pinch of pepper
- 1 small cucumber
- 2 cups small cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups small black olives
- 1 cup chopped red onion
- ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 cup finely diced feta cheese

Directions:
- Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water, for 8 to 10 minutes or until almost tender but firm; drain well.
- Whisk together oil, lemon juice, anchovy paste, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper.
- Toss the half of dressing with the pasta. Let cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
- Halve cucumber lengthwise. Scoop out seeds and slice crosswise thinly.
- Add to pasta with tomatoes, olives, onion, parsley and remaining dressing; toss to coat well.
- Gently stir in feta cheese.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.