Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1)

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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.

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

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

This Greek Pasta Salad is light and fresh, loaded with garden tomatoes, bell peppers and cucumbers. This Greek Pasta Salad is ideal for bringing to a party, holiday, picnic, or any celebration. It feeds a crowd and is great served cold or at room temp. You could easily make this the night before.

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!

It feeds a crowd and is great served cold or at room temp. You could easily make this the night before. It's almost better the next day since the flavors have had a chance to mingle for a bit. Any short cut pasta will work, such as penne, shells, bow tie…but these cavatappi noodles are just too. I absolutely love a Greek pasta salad and your version looks beyond delicious!

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