Bow Tie Pasta Toss

• 8 ounces uncooked bow tie pasta
• 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1 cup grape tomatoes, cut in half
• 1 (2.25-oz.) can sliced black olives, drained
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped sweet onion
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 small garlic clove, pressed
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
• 1/2 (4-oz.) package crumbled feta cheese
• Garnish: fresh oregano sprigs

1. Prepare pasta according to package directions, adding 1/2 tsp. salt to water; drain well.
2. Place pasta in a large bowl, and stir in tomatoes, olives, and onion.
3. Whisk together olive oil, next 3 ingredients, and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt; add to pasta mixture, tossing to coat. Let stand 10 minutes; stir in feta. Garnish, if desired.
4. Kitchen Express: Substitute 6 Tbsp. balsamic vinaigrette for olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and oregano. Proceed as directed.

pasta, salt, grape tomatoes, black olives, sweet onion, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, fresh oregano, feta cheese, oregano sprigs

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/bow-tie-pasta-toss (may not work)