Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1)
Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1)

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Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1) is one of the most well liked of current trending foods on earth. It is easy, it’s fast, it tastes yummy. It’s appreciated by millions every day. They are fine and they look wonderful. Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1) is something which I have loved my whole life.

This is a new version of a Pasta Salad that I make often. The Dressing and Pasta typically remain the same in each alternate recipe, though the vegetables often change depending on my mood or what I happen to have on hand. Feel free to also use this.

To begin with this particular recipe, we have to first prepare a few components. You can cook greek pasta salad (version 1) using 20 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you cook it.

The ingredients needed to make Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1):
  1. Make ready Dressing
  2. Take 2 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
  3. Prepare 1 Lemon (Juice)
  4. Get 1/2 Cup Red Wine Vinegar
  5. Make ready 1/2-2/3 Cup Olive Oil
  6. Make ready 4 Cloves Garlic (Minced)
  7. Take 6 Tbsp Fresh Parsley (Chopped)
  8. Make ready 3-4 tsp Dried Oregano
  9. Prepare Salt (To Taste)
  10. Prepare Pepper (To Taste)
  11. Take 1 tsp Sugar (Optional)
  12. Take Salad
  13. Get 1 lb Rotini Pasta
  14. Make ready 8 oz Feta Cheese
  15. Take 2 (6 oz.) Cans Large Black Olives (Halved or Sliced)
  16. Take 1 Cup Carrots (Julienned)
  17. Prepare 1-2 Cup Roma Tomatoes (Diced)
  18. Prepare 1 Cup Broccoli Florets (Cut in small pieces)(Blanched 2 Mins)
  19. Prepare 1 Cup Cauliflower Florets (Cut in small pieces)(Blanched 2 Mins)
  20. Prepare 1/2 Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan (Optional)

Drain and rinse with cold water until cool. Greek Pasta Salad is an easy side, perfect to prep ahead and a hit at every party or potluck! Tender pasta, ripe juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, feta cheese and olives are tossed in a Greek dressing for the perfect make ahead side dish. We often add grilled chicken to make it a complete meal.

Instructions to make Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1):
  1. Prepare Pasta according to package directions. Shock or Rinse in Cold Water to stop cooking. Set aside.
  2. Mix all Dressing Ingredients in a medium bowl, except the Olive Oil. Pour Olive Oil in while stirring constantly, until consistency is right. Set aside.
  3. Prepare and Cut all Vegetables. When cutting the Tomatoes, remember to scoop out the seeds and juice, before dicing. Bring a Large Pot of Salted Water to a boil. Add Broccoli and Cauliflower Florets. Cook for Two Minutes. Strain and Shock in Cold Water. Drain and Set Aside.
  4. Pour Dressing in a Large Mixing Bowl. Add all Ingredients except Pasta. Stir. Add Pasta. Fold all Ingredients together. Taste for seasoning. If using Freshly Grated Parmesan, add it now. Mix everything again.
  5. Cover and Refrigerate for at least 1 Hour. Best if chilled for Several Hours. Enjoy!

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