Mediterranean Pasta & Bean Salad

Great summer salad!

Ingredients

• 2 cups of uncooked rotini
• 1 can of red kidney beans, drained
• 1 can white beans, drained
• 12 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1 small green pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1/2 cucumber cut into chunks
• 1/2 cup Kalamafa olives
• 4 oz. feta cheese

Dressing

• 2 T red wine vinegar
• 2 T fresh lemon juice
• 2 cloves of garlis, minced (or as much as you like)
• 2 t dried oregano
• 1/2 t salt
• freshly ground pepper (to taste)
• 2/3 cup olive oil

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to directions.

2. Dressing: In small bowl, whisk together vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, oregano,  salt, and pepper. Gradually, whisk in oil.

3. In large bowl, combine cooked pasta, red and white beans, tomatoes, green onions, green peppers,  and cucumber.

4. Pour dressing over salad and stir to mix.

5. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour or up to 2 days.

6. Sprinkle with olives and feta.