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PINENUT PASTA SALAD

1 lb. pasta, cooked according to package directions (rotini works well)

½ cup pinenuts, toasted (or almonds)

½ red pepper, chopped

½ cup parsley, chopped

2 (4-oz) cans sliced olives, drained

1 (6-oz.) package feta cheese, crumbled

3 to 4 fresh Roma tomatoes, chopped

Dressing

½ cup olive oil (use light- robust is too overpowering)

(I actually used canola oil)

juice of 1 lemon

2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced

fresh ground pepper to taste

Mix together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and pepper. Combine salad ingredients and pour dressing over. Can refrigerate or serve immediately.