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

Hey everyone, hope you’re having an amazing day today. Today, I’m gonna show you how to prepare a distinctive dish, greek pasta salad (version 1). It is one of my favorites food recipes. This time, I am going to make it a bit unique. This will be really delicious.

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.

Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1) is one of the most well liked of recent trending foods on earth. It is enjoyed by millions daily. It is easy, it’s fast, it tastes delicious. Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1) is something which I’ve loved my entire life. They’re nice and they look fantastic.

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

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

Skip the store-bought deli pasta salads and whip up this crowd favorite recipe for Greek Pasta Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette. Warmer weather means your piping hot gooeyness is no longer the pasta du jour in my home. Instead, I'm embracing the crisp, cool allure of your culinary cousin: Greek Pasta Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette. The way the salad was presented allowed one to really appreciate the vegetable flavors. I was on a quest to find the "restaurant style" Greek salad.

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