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

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Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1) is one of the most favored of current trending foods in the world. It’s enjoyed by millions every day. It is simple, it’s fast, it tastes delicious. They are nice and they look wonderful. Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1) is something which I have loved my whole life.

Read, share and comment about Greece, Greek travel, Greek food and Greek culture. Add cooked pasta, mushrooms, tomatoes, red peppers, feta cheese, green onions, olives, and pepperoni. Combine pasta, tomatoes, onion, green and red peppers, cucumber, olives, and feta cheese in a large bowl. Pour vinaigrette over the pasta and mix together.

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

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. We often add grilled chicken to make it a complete meal.

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!

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. Greek Pasta Salad is perfect as a light lunch or summer side. Greek tortellini pasta salad is a quick and easy recipe for a light dinner or a side dish for potlucks, BBQs, picnics, and other summer get-togethers. It's loaded with fresh Mediterranean flavors like Kalamata olives, tomatoes, cucumber, and feta cheese along with a tangy vinaigrette.

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