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

Hello everybody, it is me again, Dan, welcome to my recipe page. Today, I’m gonna show you how to prepare a distinctive dish, greek pasta salad (version 1). One of my favorites food recipes. For mine, I will make it a little bit unique. This will be really delicious.

Wow.those seem like a lot of changes but I don't think it affected the overall essence of the dish. BTW: This is an embellished version of Greek Pasta Salad III.stick with this one. All the flavors of classic Greek salad in a picnic-ready pasta salad! We've got kalamata olives, tomatoes, cucumber, and feta cheese, all tossed with pasta and a lemony dressing.

Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1) is one of the most well liked of recent trending foods in the world. It is easy, it is fast, it tastes yummy. It is appreciated by millions daily. They’re fine and they look wonderful. Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1) is something which I’ve loved my whole life.

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

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

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Steps 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!

Who doesn't love an intense cooking competition? This delicious Greek Pasta Salad is filled with rotini pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and feta cheese and is covered in a tasty greek dressing! This recipe is my favorite version of Greek Pasta Salad, but you can easily add, subtract or substitute some of your favorite ingredients. Greek pasta salad with kalamata olives and oregano vinaigrette. The basic reasoning behind that is: A) pasta salad can take any and all kind of summer vegetables you have on hand and be perfectly happy and delicious, and B) pasta salad is easy as hell and gets even better after a day in the fridge.

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