Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1)

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To get started with this particular recipe, we must first prepare a few ingredients. You can have greek pasta salad (version 1) using 20 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you cook it.

The ingredients needed to make Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1):
  1. Prepare Dressing
  2. Get 2 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
  3. Prepare 1 Lemon (Juice)
  4. Take 1⁄2 Cup Red Wine Vinegar
  5. Prepare 1⁄2-2⁄3 Cup Olive Oil
  6. Get 4 Cloves Garlic (Minced)
  7. Make ready 6 Tbsp Fresh Parsley (Chopped)
  8. Get 3-4 tsp Dried Oregano
  9. Get Salt (To Taste)
  10. Take Pepper (To Taste)
  11. Make ready 1 tsp Sugar (Optional)
  12. Get Salad
  13. Prepare 1 lb Rotini Pasta
  14. Make ready 8 oz Feta Cheese
  15. Take 2 (6 oz.) Cans Large Black Olives (Halved or Sliced)
  16. Prepare 1 Cup Carrots (Julienned)
  17. Take 1-2 Cup Roma Tomatoes (Diced)
  18. Take 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. Make ready 1⁄2 Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan (Optional)

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Instructions 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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