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

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Cook Pasta according to package directions. Drain Pasta and pour it into a Large Mixing Bowl, and allow it to cool. 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.

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To begin with this particular recipe, we have to first prepare a few ingredients. You can cook greek pasta salad (version 2) using 20 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.

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

Perfect for summer parties or potlucks! This quick, healthy Greek pasta salad recipe is tossed with all the elements of a Greek salad–plus chickpeas for added protein. This pasta salad holds well in the refrigerator or a cooler and tastes even better as the pasta absorbs the tomato-infused vinaigrette. In a small bowl, combine the pasta, tomatoes, olives and capers.

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.

This pasta salad holds well in the refrigerator or a cooler and tastes even better as the pasta absorbs the tomato-infused vinaigrette. In a small bowl, combine the pasta, tomatoes, olives and capers. In another bowl, whisk the vinaigrette, garlic and parsley. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. TIP: Use leftover capers to add tanginess to pasta sauce or pizza..

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