How do I create chimichurri pasta salad?

Brighten up your summer with our refreshing Chimichurri Pasta Salad! A zesty twist to a classic dish that will leave you wanting more.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I create Chimichurri Pasta Salad. Items include: Parsley Cilantro Garlic Red Wine Vinegar Olive Oil Dried Oregano Red Pepper Flakes Salt Pasta Cherry Tomatoes Black Olives Red Onion Feta Cheese

Parsley 1 cup
Cilantro 1/2 cup
Garlic 3 cloves
Red Wine Vinegar 1/4 cup
Olive Oil 1/4 cup
Dried Oregano 1 teaspoon
Red Pepper Flakes 1/2 teaspoon
Salt pinch
Pasta 8 ounces
Cherry Tomatoes 1 cup (halved)
Black Olives 1/2 cup (sliced)
Red Onion 1/4 cup (diced)
Feta Cheese 1/4 cup (crumbled)

Take note
Be careful not to twirl around too much while making this dish, or you might end up with a pasta tornado in your kitchen!

1

Prepare the Chimichurri Sauce

In a blender or food processor, blend together 1 cup of fresh parsley, 1/2 cup of fresh cilantro, 3 cloves of garlic, 1/4 cup of red wine vinegar, 1/4 cup of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt until smooth and well combined.

2

Cook the Pasta

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 ounces of your favorite pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse it with cold water to stop the cooking process.

3

Toss Everything Together

In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, 1 cup of cherry tomatoes (halved), 1/2 cup of sliced black olives, 1/4 cup of diced red onion, and 1/4 cup of crumbled feta cheese. Pour the chimichurri sauce over the pasta mixture and toss everything together until well coated.

4

Chill and Serve

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the Chimichurri Pasta Salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together. When ready to serve, give it a good stir and garnish with some extra chopped parsley. Enjoy!