Hello everybody, it’s me again, Dan, welcome to our recipe page. Today, we’re going to prepare a special dish, greek pasta salad (version 1). One of my favorites food recipes. For mine, I am going to make it a little bit unique. This will be really delicious.
Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1) is one of the most favored of recent trending foods on earth. It is simple, it is fast, it tastes yummy. It is enjoyed by millions every day. Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1) is something which I have loved my whole life. They are fine and they look fantastic.
The Dressing and Pasta typically remain the same in each alternate recipe, though the vegetables often change depending on my mood or what I happen to have on hand. This pasta salad provides a taste of the Mediterranean with crisp cucumbers, Kalamata olives and feta cheese. A yogurt dressing, accented with mint and oregano is a cool, refreshing change from the standard macaroni salad. A great summer salad with penne pasta, olives and feta wrapped in creamy Hellmann's or Best Foods Real Mayonnaise.
To get started with this recipe, we have to 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):
- Get Dressing
- Take 2 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
- Prepare 1 Lemon (Juice)
- Get 1/2 Cup Red Wine Vinegar
- Prepare 1/2-2/3 Cup Olive Oil
- Prepare 4 Cloves Garlic (Minced)
- Get 6 Tbsp Fresh Parsley (Chopped)
- Make ready 3-4 tsp Dried Oregano
- Take Salt (To Taste)
- Get Pepper (To Taste)
- Get 1 tsp Sugar (Optional)
- Get Salad
- Get 1 lb Rotini Pasta
- Make ready 8 oz Feta Cheese
- Prepare 2 (6 oz.) Cans Large Black Olives (Halved or Sliced)
- Take 1 Cup Carrots (Julienned)
- Get 1-2 Cup Roma Tomatoes (Diced)
- Get 1 Cup Broccoli Florets (Cut in small pieces)(Blanched 2 Mins)
- Take 1 Cup Cauliflower Florets (Cut in small pieces)(Blanched 2 Mins)
- Prepare 1/2 Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan (Optional)
As a result, I eat a little pasta and have a full plate of veggies in one sitting. In today's world, so many kinds of pasta exist the possibilities are endless. It heats up really fast in the microwave and in seconds. Perfect for summer picnics, this gluten-free and vegan pasta salad is the perfect side.
Instructions to make Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1):
- Prepare Pasta according to package directions. Shock or Rinse in Cold Water to stop cooking. Set aside.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Cover and Refrigerate for at least 1 Hour. Best if chilled for Several Hours. Enjoy!
It heats up really fast in the microwave and in seconds. Perfect for summer picnics, this gluten-free and vegan pasta salad is the perfect side. Also comes with nutritional information and SEO title suggestions. Serving Size: per meal: Amount Per Serving. Get Greek Pasta Salad (per lb) delivered to you within two hours via Instacart.
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