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

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

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!

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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