| Jane Ward's Pasta Salad: Ingredients:
4 large tomatoes, chopped (garden fresh are best)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil (not dried)
2 cloves garlic, chopped or pressed
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (don't substitute)
1 pound fusilli pasta (corkscrew pasta)
1/2 - 3/4 pound feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped and toasted
Instructions:
1. Marinate garlic, tomatoes, and basil in olive oil for 3 hours.
2. Cook pasta according to package direction. Drain and rinse.
3. Add vinegar to tomato mixture and toss with pasta.
4. Add feta cheese and walnuts; stir gently.
5. Serve immediately or chill and serve in a few hours.
Original recipe from the Carmel Cheese Shop. Serves 6.
This was enjoyed at the August 2002 Executive
Committe Meeting. |