Mediterranean Pasta Salad

📝 Ingredients

• 10 ounces cavatappi pasta
• 1 1/2 cups cucumber (sliced)
• 4 ounces pimientos
• 2/3 cup kalamata olives (sliced)
• 1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
• 7 marinated artichoke hearts (halved)
• 3/4 cup feta
• 1/4 red onion (sliced thin)
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic (crushed)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cook pasta in salted water according to package. Drain and then place in an bowl of ice water until chilled and then drain again.
2. 2In a large bowl add pasta, cucumber, chickpeas, pimientos, artichoke hearts, red onions, olives, and feta cheese. Pour dressing over the top, toss, and serve. Store in an air tight container in the fridge.
3. 3--- For the dressing: ---
4. 4Place dressing ingredients in a jar with a lid and shake to combine.