Greek Pasta Salad

My sister and I want to become very 'well-versed' in our cooking skills/knowledge, so we have decided to have a theme (a specific herb, fresh, specific meat) every few months or so that we focus on and try to become better at.

So for this summer we are trying to focus on FRESH SALADS/FOODS.

The only week I made this salad and it was AMAZING!

Greek Pasta Salad:

12 oz penne (4 cups uncooked)
2 c. cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 medium cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced
4 green onions, sliced
1/3 c kalamata olives, halved (if you wish)
1/2 olive oil
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 Tbsp fresh basil (2 tsp. dried)
2 Tbsp fresh oregano (2 tsp. dried)
4-6 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled

(I also added Cilantro which made it quite good... Cilantro makes everything better though)

HOW TO:

Cook pasta


Drain and rinse with cold water.

Combine vegetables in a large bowl.



Combine with pasta.

DRESSING:
Combine everything else but feta. Shake/Mix well.


Drizzle dressing over pasta mixture and toss to coat.


Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Top with Feta.


THAT' IT!!! I only made a half-batch and it could have served 6-ish people.

I served it with bread and olive oil.



ANY OTHER IDEAS FOR FRESH FOODS/SALADS?!?