A refreshing summer salad is something that is light and full of flavor. This is a perfect for picnics or as a side dish with grilled chicken or beef. Or as my wife likes, make this a meal on its own.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 lbs campanelle pasta
• 1/2 cup red onion finely diced
• 3 celery stalks finely diced
• 1 lb of cherry tomatoes sliced in half
• 1/4 cup pepperoncini thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp diced garlic
• 4 tbsp olive oil (make sure it is high quality)
• 3 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 4 tbsp mayonnaise
• 6-8 sprigs of fresh oregano, stem removed and finely chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Crumbled feta

Steps:

• Cook the pasta until al dente.
• Shock in cold water, if needed use some ice.

• Mix the oil, mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and oregano together in a bowl.
• Add in red onion, celery and pepperoncini. Mix well.
• Add in tomatoes and mix until coated.

• Add pasta to oil mixture. Stir until everything is coated.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.

• Serve with fresh feta crumbled on top.

Enjoy!