Hello everybody, it is John, welcome to our recipe page. Today, we’re going to prepare a distinctive dish, greek pasta salad (version 1). It is one of my favorites. For mine, I will make it a little bit tasty. This will be really delicious.
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. Greek Pasta Salad with kalamata olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, feta cheese and a zesty homemade dressing is an easy summer side dish perfect for potlucks and picnics.
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To get started with this recipe, we must first prepare a few components. You can have 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):
- Prepare Dressing
- Make ready 2 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
- Take 1 Lemon (Juice)
- Take 1/2 Cup Red Wine Vinegar
- Prepare 1/2-2/3 Cup Olive Oil
- Get 4 Cloves Garlic (Minced)
- Get 6 Tbsp Fresh Parsley (Chopped)
- Make ready 3-4 tsp Dried Oregano
- Take Salt (To Taste)
- Prepare Pepper (To Taste)
- Make ready 1 tsp Sugar (Optional)
- Prepare Salad
- Make ready 1 lb Rotini Pasta
- Make ready 8 oz Feta Cheese
- Take 2 (6 oz.) Cans Large Black Olives (Halved or Sliced)
- Make ready 1 Cup Carrots (Julienned)
- Get 1-2 Cup Roma Tomatoes (Diced)
- Prepare 1 Cup Broccoli Florets (Cut in small pieces)(Blanched 2 Mins)
- Prepare 1 Cup Cauliflower Florets (Cut in small pieces)(Blanched 2 Mins)
- Prepare 1/2 Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan (Optional)
Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl. 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.
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!
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. Greek Pasta Salad is perfect as a light lunch or summer side. A Greek pasta salad with feta cheese is the perfect side dish, especially when it has a tangy lemon dressing and fresh ingredients.
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