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

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To begin with this particular 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 cook that.

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

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. 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.

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!

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. Pasta salads are a must at a BBQ or picnic. Don't get stuck in a rut when it comes to them - make this vegetable packed Greek Pasta Salad that's a real crowd pleaser, so easy to make and basically summer in a bowl.

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