Bow Tie Pasta Toss

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 
• 2.3 oz olives black drained sliced canned
• 8 ounces farfalle pasta uncooked
• 4 oz feta cheese crumbled
• 1 small garlic clove pressed
• 1 cup grape tomatoes cut in half
• 3 tablespoons olive oil 
• 15 servings oregano fresh
• 1 teaspoon oregano fresh chopped
• 0.8 teaspoon salt divided
• 1 tablespoon onion sweet finely chopped

Equipment

• bowl
• whisk

Directions

1. Prepare pasta according to package directions, adding 1/2 tsp. salt to water; drain well.
2. Place pasta in a large bowl, and stir in tomatoes, olives, and onion.
3. Whisk together olive oil, next 3 ingredients, and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt; add to pasta mixture, tossing to coat.
4. Let stand 10 minutes; stir in feta.
5. Garnish, if desired.
6. Kitchen Express: Substitute 6 Tbsp. balsamic vinaigrette for olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and oregano. Proceed as directed.