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

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Add cooked pasta, mushrooms, tomatoes, red peppers, feta cheese, green onions, olives, and pepperoni. In blender or food processor bowl, place all dressing ingredients. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain.

To get started with this recipe, we have to prepare a few components. You can have 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. Take Dressing
  2. Get Dijon Mustard
  3. Prepare Lemon (Juice)
  4. Make ready Red Wine Vinegar
  5. Take Olive Oil
  6. Take Garlic (Minced)
  7. Prepare Fresh Parsley (Chopped)
  8. Get Dried Oregano
  9. Take Salt (To Taste)
  10. Prepare Pepper (To Taste)
  11. Take Sugar (Optional)
  12. Get Salad
  13. Get Rotini Pasta
  14. Get Feta Cheese
  15. Get Cans Large Black Olives (Halved or Sliced)
  16. Prepare Carrots (Julienned)
  17. Take Roma Tomatoes (Diced)
  18. Get Broccoli Florets (Cut in small pieces)(Blanched 2 Mins)
  19. Get Cauliflower Florets (Cut in small pieces)(Blanched 2 Mins)
  20. Prepare Freshly Grated Parmesan (Optional)

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook farfalle according to package directions until al dente. Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl. Make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together. Greek Pasta Salad is an easy side, perfect to prep ahead and a hit at every party or potluck!

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!

Make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together. 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. Greek Pasta Salad is perfect as a light lunch or summer side. Ripe flavorful tomatoes, along with crispy cucumber, Kalamata olives, tender pasta, sprinkled with good feta and a simple dressing made with extra virgin olive oil come together for a pasta salad everyone will enjoy.

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