Hey everyone, it’s me again, Dan, welcome to my recipe page. Today, I’m gonna show you how to make a distinctive dish, greek pasta salad (version 1). It is one of my favorites food recipes. This time, I’m gonna make it a little bit tasty. This will be really delicious.
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. It's simple, it's fast, it tastes yummy. It is appreciated by millions every day. They are nice and they look fantastic.
Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1) is one of the most favored of recent trending foods on earth. It is simple, it’s quick, it tastes delicious. It’s enjoyed by millions daily. They are nice and they look fantastic. Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1) is something which I’ve loved my whole life.
To get started with this particular 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 cook it.
The ingredients needed to make Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1):
- Get Dressing
- Make ready 2 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
- Get 1 Lemon (Juice)
- Take 1⁄2 Cup Red Wine Vinegar
- Take 1⁄2-2⁄3 Cup Olive Oil
- Get 4 Cloves Garlic (Minced)
- Take 6 Tbsp Fresh Parsley (Chopped)
- Make ready 3-4 tsp Dried Oregano
- Make ready Salt (To Taste)
- Take Pepper (To Taste)
- Make ready 1 tsp Sugar (Optional)
- Take Salad
- Take 1 lb Rotini Pasta
- Get 8 oz Feta Cheese
- Get 2 (6 oz.) Cans Large Black Olives (Halved or Sliced)
- Make ready 1 Cup Carrots (Julienned)
- Make ready 1-2 Cup Roma Tomatoes (Diced)
- Make ready 1 Cup Broccoli Florets (Cut in small pieces)(Blanched 2 Mins)
- Prepare 1 Cup Cauliflower Florets (Cut in small pieces)(Blanched 2 Mins)
- Get 1⁄2 Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan (Optional)
This Greek Pasta Salad is light and fresh, loaded with garden tomatoes, bell peppers and cucumbers. 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. This colorful, flavorful salad is easy to make ahead and serve with chicken or your favorite protein for a quick dinner the whole family will love! I absolutely love a Greek pasta salad and your version looks beyond delicious!
Steps 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!
This colorful, flavorful salad is easy to make ahead and serve with chicken or your favorite protein for a quick dinner the whole family will love! I absolutely love a Greek pasta salad and your version looks beyond delicious! Can't wait to give the recipe a go 🙂. Pasta salad is a classic lunch or side dish that's perfect for a spring picnic or backyard barbecue. Many people enjoy it as a quick lunch on the go, too!
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