Feta Pasta Salad

Several posts ago, I posted a recipe for Pasta Salad that I make regularly. It is also my boyfriend's favorite pasta salad so far :o) When he asked for me to make pasta salad again, I decided to go in a slightly different direction this time. It's still incredibly good, and it has Feta Cheese! Who doesn't love Feta?!? I think the Feta adds a subtle tangy flavor and enhances the overall taste of this salad.

Feta Pasta Salad

(Source: Marshal Field's Cookbook)

1 pound medium shell pasta (uncooked)

1 cup crumbled feta cheese

1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

1 cup chopped celery (cut into 1/2 inch chunks)

3/4 cup sliced black olives

1/2 - 3/4 cup mayonnaise

1 cup Italian dressing (Use an oil and vinegar style dressing)
1 tablespoon dried oregano

1/2 tablespoon black pepper

2 tomatoes, chopped into bite-sized pieces (or sliced cherry tomatoes)

In large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until tender. In large bowl, combine cheeses, celery and olives. In small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Italian dressing, oregano and pepper until well combined. Add dressing mixture to cheese/vegetable mixture, then toss gently with pasta. Chill until ready to serve. Add tomatoes right before serving.