Easy Way to Make Favorite Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1)

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Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1) Recipe. BTW: This is an embellished version of Greek Pasta Salad III.stick with this one. The first time I made it was for a block party, and after tasting it, my husband wanted me to make something else to take so he could have this all for himself.

You can cook Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1) using 20 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you achieve it.

Ingredients of Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1)

1. Take of Dressing.
2. Prepare 2 Tbsp of Dijon Mustard.
3. Take 1 of Lemon (Juice).
4. You need 1/2 Cup of Red Wine Vinegar.
5. It’s 1/2-2/3 Cup of Olive Oil.
6. Take 4 Cloves of Garlic (Minced).
7. It’s 6 Tbsp of Fresh Parsley (Chopped).
8. Take 3-4 tsp of Dried Oregano.
9. You need of Salt (To Taste).
10. Make ready of Pepper (To Taste).
11. Take 1 tsp of Sugar (Optional).
12. Take of Salad.
13. Prepare 1 lb of Rotini Pasta.
14. Prepare 8 oz of Feta Cheese.
15. Prepare 2 Cups of Large Black Olives (Halved or Sliced).
16. It’s 1 Cup of Carrots (Julienned).
17. It’s 1-2 Cup of Roma Tomatoes (Diced).
18. You need 1 Cup of Broccoli Florets (Cut in small pieces)(Blanched 2 Mins).
19. Take 1 Cup of Cauliflower Florets (Cut in small pieces)(Blanched 2 Mins).
20. It’s 1/2 Cup of Freshly Grated Parmesan (Optional).

Some variations include basil leaves and feta cheese.How do you make Greek salad dressing from scratch?It's super simple to make Greek salad dressing from scratch!Shake the dressing ingredients in a jar and.

Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1) instructions

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!.

Perfect for summer parties or potlucks!With a tangy red wine vinaigrette, dill, and feta cheese, this pasta salad has a distinctively Greek flavor.Greek salad dressing, including ours, is typically made of olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, pepper, mustard, garlic and oregano.

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.This was really great with a few minor tweaks.I looked over other greek salad recipes on this site and came up with the best dressing.