Greek Pasta Salad (Version 2)
Greek Pasta Salad (Version 2)

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How to Make Greek Pasta Salad. In a large bowl, mix the olive oil, lemon juice, Greek seasoning and mayonnaise and set aside. Drain pasta and add to the bowl with the reserved dressing. Add sliced olives and diced pimientos.

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To begin with this recipe, we have to first prepare a few ingredients. You can have greek pasta salad (version 2) using 21 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you cook that.

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

A great summer salad with penne pasta, olives and feta wrapped in creamy Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise. A Greek pasta salad recipe bursting with Mediterranean flavors. Combine pasta, tomatoes, onion, green and red peppers, cucumber, olives, and feta cheese in a large bowl. Pour vinaigrette over the pasta and mix together.

Instructions to make Greek Pasta Salad (Version 2):
  1. Mix all Dressing Ingredients in a Jar or a Bowl EXCEPT the Olive Oil. Slowly pour in the Olive Oil while whisking. Use as much or as little as it takes to get the desired consistency. Refrigerate.
  2. Wash and Prep all the Veg. and Cheeses. Cook Pasta according to package directions. Drain Pasta and pour it into a Large Mixing Bowl, and allow it to cool.
  3. Add all of the Salad Ingredients to the bowl and fold them in. Add the Salad Dressing in and mix until you have the amount you prefer. You may use all of the Dressing. Cover and Refrigerate for at least 1 Hour, though it's best after several hours. Enjoy!
  4. You may also use a store bought Dressing, if you don't have these ingredients on hand, or if you just don't want the hassle. My favorite store bought Dressing for this recipe has been Olive Garden Italian Dressing. If I recall correctly, about 12 oz. was the perfect amount for this salad, or around half of the big 24 oz. bottle.

Combine pasta, tomatoes, onion, green and red peppers, cucumber, olives, and feta cheese in a large bowl. Pour vinaigrette over the pasta and mix together. Make salad: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Drain, rinse under cold water and transfer to a bowl. Add remaining ingredients, toss with dressing and serve.

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