Ingredients:

  • 16 oz Rotini or Fusilli pasta
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chiffonade
  • 1/4 cup fresh chives, minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup English cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Instructions:

  1. Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a rolling boil.
  2. Add pasta and cook for 1 minute less than the package directions for al dente.
  3. Immediately drain the pasta and rinse under cold running water until completely cool to the touch, then shake well to remove excess moisture.
  4. In a small bowl or blender, combine minced garlic, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
  5. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking vigorously or blending on low until the dressing is thick and opaque.
  6. Stir in the chopped parsley, basil, and chives.
  7. Place the chilled pasta in a large mixing bowl and add the halved tomatoes, diced cucumber, and red onion.
  8. Pour the herb dressing over the mixture and toss gently until every spiral is coated.
  9. Fold in the crumbled feta just before serving.