Hello everybody, I hope you are having an incredible day today. Today, I’m gonna show you how to make a distinctive dish, greek pasta salad (version 1). One of my favorites. This time, I’m gonna make it a little bit tasty. This is gonna smell and look delicious.
I thought this was the best greek pasta salad I have tried so far. There was exactly the right amount of dressing. My version doesn't call for cucumbers but I'm going to try putting them in next time because it sounds delicious! All the flavors of classic Greek salad in a picnic-ready pasta salad!
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To begin with this 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):
- Prepare Dressing
- Get 2 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
- Get 1 Lemon (Juice)
- Prepare 1/2 Cup Red Wine Vinegar
- Get 1/2-2/3 Cup Olive Oil
- Prepare 4 Cloves Garlic (Minced)
- Make ready 6 Tbsp Fresh Parsley (Chopped)
- Make ready 3-4 tsp Dried Oregano
- Take Salt (To Taste)
- Make ready Pepper (To Taste)
- Prepare 1 tsp Sugar (Optional)
- Make ready Salad
- Make ready 1 lb Rotini Pasta
- Prepare 8 oz Feta Cheese
- Get 2 (6 oz.) Cans Large Black Olives (Halved or Sliced)
- Take 1 Cup Carrots (Julienned)
- Take 1-2 Cup Roma Tomatoes (Diced)
- Get 1 Cup Broccoli Florets (Cut in small pieces)(Blanched 2 Mins)
- Make ready 1 Cup Cauliflower Florets (Cut in small pieces)(Blanched 2 Mins)
- Take 1/2 Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan (Optional)
Who doesn't love an intense cooking competition? 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.
Instructions 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!
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. Greek pasta salad with kalamata olives and oregano vinaigrette. The basic reasoning behind that is: A) pasta salad can take any and all kind of summer vegetables you have on hand and be perfectly happy and delicious, and B) pasta salad is easy as hell and gets even better after a day in the fridge.
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