Mediterranean-Style Vegetable and Pasta Salad Recipe

Mediterranean-Style Vegetable and Pasta Salad Recipe

  • 1 pound spaghetti pasta, uncooked
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons Morton® Coarse Kosher Salt, divided
  • 1/3 cup prepared oil and vinegar dressing
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (see Tip)
  • 2 whole bell peppers (red & green) cut into small julienne strips
  • 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced
  • 1 seedless cucumber, scored, quartered and sliced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 fresh mint, chopped
  1. Cook pasta according to package directions with 1 teaspoon Morton(R) Kosher Salt; drain. Season with 1/2 teaspoon Morton(R) Kosher Salt. In large bowl combine dressing, mustard, balsamic vinegar, and garlic/Morton(R) Kosher Salt mixture.
  2. Add peppers, olives, cucumber, tomatoes and mint. Stir to coat vegetables with dressing. Add pasta and lightly toss to combine. Serve at room temperature or cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Garnish with additional mint, if desired.
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