Zingy Lemon Pasta Salad The BEST Side Dish for BBQ - Taste…

Ingredients

• 1 pound (450g) farfalle pasta (bowtie pasta)
• Water for cooking, plus salt
• 1/2 cup (120ml) extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice (from about 2 large lemons)
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for a touch of sweetness)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
• 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped (optional)