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

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Wow.those seem like a lot of changes but I don't think it affected the overall essence of the dish. BTW: This is an embellished version of Greek Pasta Salad III.stick with this one. All the flavors of classic Greek salad in a picnic-ready pasta salad!

Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1) is one of the most popular of recent trending foods on earth. It is easy, it’s quick, it tastes yummy. It is enjoyed by millions daily. Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1) is something that I have loved my whole life. They are fine and they look fantastic.

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

A super flavorful and bright pasta salad tossed with all the classic ingredients of a Greek Salad is a great change up from a more traditional pasta salad and will feed a crowd at your next. 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 I love pasta salad, but taking my Greek Salad recipe and adding it to pasta is my favorite when I want a light pasta salad with no mayo. This delicious Greek Pasta Salad is filled with rotini pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and feta cheese and is covered in a tasty greek dressing! This recipe is my favorite version of Greek Pasta Salad, but you can easily add, subtract or substitute some of your favorite ingredients.

Steps 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!

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