Hello everybody, I hope you’re having an incredible day today. Today, I will show you a way to prepare a special dish, greek pasta salad (version 2). It is one of my favorites food recipes. This time, I will make it a bit tasty. This is gonna smell and look delicious.
In a small bowl, combine the pasta, tomatoes, olives and capers. In another bowl, whisk the vinaigrette, garlic and parsley. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. TIP: Use leftover capers to add tanginess to pasta sauce or pizza..
Greek Pasta Salad (Version 2) is one of the most well liked of current trending meals on earth. It’s simple, it’s quick, it tastes delicious. It is appreciated by millions every day. Greek Pasta Salad (Version 2) is something which I have loved my entire life. They’re nice and they look fantastic.
To get started with this recipe, we must prepare a few components. You can cook greek pasta salad (version 2) using 21 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you can achieve it.
The ingredients needed to make Greek Pasta Salad (Version 2):
- Take Dressing
- Make ready 2-3 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
- Take 1 Lemon (Juice)
- Make ready 1/2 Cup Red Wine Vinegar
- Get 1/2-2/3 Cup EV Olive Oil
- Prepare 4 Cloves Garlic (Minced)
- Make ready 6 Tbsp Fresh Parsley (Chopped)
- Take 3-4 tsp Dried Oregano
- Get Salt (To Taste)
- Take Pepper (To Taste)
- Get 1 tsp Sugar (Optional)
- Get Salad
- Get 1 lb Rotini Pasta
- Take 2 Cans Large Black Olives (Whole, Halved, or Sliced)
- Take 1 Large English Cucumber (Or 2 Small to Medium Ones)
- Take 1-2 Cups Diced Roma Tomatoes (Seeded) (@ 3 Tomatoes)
- Prepare 1-2 Cups Diced Red Bell Peppers (2 Peppers Seeded)
- Prepare 1 Cup Carrots (Julienned) (Optional)
- Get 8 oz Feta Cheese
- Prepare 1/2 Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese (Optional)
- Take 1/2 Cup Fresh Parsley Chopped (Optional)
Make salad: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Drain, rinse under cold water and transfer to a bowl. Add remaining ingredients, toss with dressing and serve. I just can't make up my mind about what I want, so I usually end up making two version of a dish, at least, if not more.
Steps to make Greek Pasta Salad (Version 2):
- Mix all Dressing Ingredients in a Jar or a Bowl EXCEPT the Olive Oil. Slowly pour in the Olive Oil while whisking. Use as much or as little as it takes to get the desired consistency. Refrigerate.
- Wash and Prep all the Veg. and Cheeses. Cook Pasta according to package directions. Drain Pasta and pour it into a Large Mixing Bowl, and allow it to cool.
- Add all of the Salad Ingredients to the bowl and fold them in. Add the Salad Dressing in and mix until you have the amount you prefer. You may use all of the Dressing. Cover and Refrigerate for at least 1 Hour, though it's best after several hours. Enjoy!
- You may also use a store bought Dressing, if you don't have these ingredients on hand, or if you just don't want the hassle. My favorite store bought Dressing for this recipe has been Olive Garden Italian Dressing. If I recall correctly, about 12 oz. was the perfect amount for this salad, or around half of the big 24 oz. bottle.
Add remaining ingredients, toss with dressing and serve. I just can't make up my mind about what I want, so I usually end up making two version of a dish, at least, if not more. What is wonderful in this Greek pasta salad, is that it's versatile so you can make a combo of your own. Simply cook the pasta, add the veggies, vegan feta and any kind of sauce of the two I present here. This Greek Pasta Salad is light and fresh, loaded with garden tomatoes, bell peppers and cucumbers tossed in a homemade Greek dressing with Kalamata olives and Feta cheese.
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