Sesame, mint and feta pasta salad is a light and delicious addition to the lunch table. The fresh flavours make it a great accompaniment to any grilled fish dish.
Sesame, mint and feta pasta salad
Ingredients
- 375g fusilli pasta
- 60ml (¼ cup) olive oil
- 5ml (1 tsp) dried chilli flakes or 1 red chilli, seeded and finely chopped
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- zest and juice of 1 lemon
- a handful of fresh mint, roughly chopped + extra to serve
- 200g feta, crumbled
- 45ml (3 tbsp) sesame seeds, toasted
Instructions
1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to packet instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.
2
Combine the olive oil, chilli flakes, seasoning, zest and lemon juice, chopped mint, feta and 30ml (2 tbsp) of sesame seeds.
3
Mix well with the cooled pasta, adjust seasoning and spoon into serving bowls.
4
Scatter with remaining sesame seeds and fresh mint before serving.
