Mike's Chilly Springtime Greek Inspired Garden Salad

MMOBRIEN
MMOBRIEN @cook_2891564
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO

Well, this is what I get for leaving them all unattended huh? My wife and 7 year old culinary students got bored and decided to make this chilly little dish yesterday. It's 20 vegetables of zesty veritable deliciousness! Excellent work kiddos! You too Tammie!

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Ingredients

9 minutes
12 servings
  1. ● For The Noodles
  2. 1 LG Bag Tri- Colored Noodles
  3. ● For The Vegetables
  4. 1 LG Chopped Vidalia Onion
  5. 1/2 Cup Chopped Green Onions
  6. 1/3 Cup Chopped Red Onions
  7. 1/2 Chopped Green Bell Pepper
  8. 1/2 Chopped Red Bell Pepper
  9. 1/2 Chopped Yellow Bell Pepper
  10. 1/2 Chopped Orange Bell Pepper
  11. 1 Can Chopped Artichoke Hearts [fully drained]
  12. 1 LG Chopped Firm Cucumber
  13. 6 LG Sliced Radishes
  14. 1 Cup Halved Firm Cherry Tomatoes
  15. 1/8 Cup Sun Dried Tomatoes [in oil]
  16. 1.5 tbsp Fine Minced Garlic
  17. 1/2 Cup Celery With Leaves
  18. 1/3 Cup Chopped Carrots
  19. 1 Can Halved Black Olives [drained]
  20. 1/3 Cup Halved Sliced Green Olives
  21. 1/2 Cup Chopped Green Zucchini
  22. 1/2 Cup Chopped Yellow Zucchini
  23. 1/4 Cup Chopped Fresh Parsley
  24. ● For The Seasonings
  25. 1 tbsp Fresh Ground Black Pepper
  26. 1/2 tsp Crushed Sea Salt
  27. 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  28. 1 LG Bottle Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing [well shaken]
  29. ● For The Cheeses
  30. 2 (8 oz) Boxes Crumbled Feta Cheese
  31. 1 Cup Fresh Shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil your noodles with a dash of oil and salt as per manufactures directions. Usually 9 minutes.

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  2. 2

    Chop all of your chilled vegetables and herbs and add your cooled noodles.

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  3. 3

    Add your Italian Dressing. Personally, I prefer Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing. But, it's your choice!

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  4. 4

    Or, create your own Italian dressing using 6 tablespoons olive oil - 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice - 2 garlic cloves, chopped - 1 teaspoon dried basil, - 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper and a pinch of dried oregano. Double if needed.

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  5. 5

    Gently mix well and chill covered for several hours. Mix intermittently.

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  6. 6

    Mix well again before serving. Enjoy!

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MMOBRIEN
MMOBRIEN @cook_2891564
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ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO
I'm a Certified Sushi Chef, Certified Culinary Youth Instructor [6 thru 21 year olds] Licensed CYFD Foster Parent, Certified Mixologist, avid Scuba and Spear Diver, fisherman, camper, big game hunter and crazy avid gardener. Hense my love for the year round super fresh meats, seafoods and crispy fresh vegetables my students have consistently listed for your families picky approval! With that, cooking, teaching and feeding others are obviously 3 of my absolute passions in life. My culinary specialties as an easy going Chef include Asian, Mexican, Cajun, BBQing, Grilling, Irish Pub food, Low Country foods, anything seafood related, extra spicy foods, fresh meat, extra fresh vegetables, US comfort, kid friendly and super fast, quick and easy foods. But, I'll literally put anything in my mouth at least once. Pfft! My daddy didn't nickname me, "Goat," at two years of age for nothin'! Yup! I'll literally put anything in my mouth at least once! P.S. Most ALL of my recipes posted on this site were soley submitted by my youngest 6, 7 and 8 year old culinary students. Mostly recipes for the homeless and battered women's shelters they regularly cook for. That means ANYONE can make these super easy, crazy delicious recipes! Lastly, my only culinary motto? Be sure to marry a Cook or a Chef. After all, looks fade. Hunger sure as hell doesn't." Anyway, hit me up with any questions. I'm happy to help all y'all out if I possibly can!
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