Simple Way to Prepare Any-night-of-the-week 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! We've got kalamata olives, tomatoes, cucumber, and feta cheese, all tossed with pasta and a lemony dressing.

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To begin with this particular recipe, we must prepare a few ingredients. You can cook 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. Prepare 2 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
3. Take 1 Lemon (Juice)
4. Take 1/2 Cup Red Wine Vinegar
5. Take 1/2-2/3 Cup Olive Oil
6. Prepare 4 Cloves Garlic (Minced)
7. Prepare 6 Tbsp Fresh Parsley (Chopped)
8. Get 3-4 tsp Dried Oregano
9. Take Salt (To Taste)
10. Get Pepper (To Taste)
11. Get 1 tsp Sugar (Optional)
12. Make ready Salad
13. Take 1 lb Rotini Pasta
14. Get 8 oz Feta Cheese
15. Take 2 (6 oz.) Cans Large Black Olives (Halved or Sliced)
16. Take 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. Take 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 a light and fresh combination of colorful veggies, olives, and feta cheese. It's the perfect side dish for any summer gathering! To make Greek pasta salad, you'll need to chop your veggies first. I use a combination of cucumber, green bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion.

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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