Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1)
Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1)

Hello everybody, it is Jim, welcome to our recipe page. Today, we’re going to make a distinctive dish, greek pasta salad (version 1). It is one of my favorites. This time, I’m gonna make it a bit unique. This will be really delicious.

This is a new version of a Pasta Salad that I make often. 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. Feel free to also use this.

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To get started with this recipe, we have to prepare a few components. 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. Take Dressing
  2. Take 2 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
  3. Get 1 Lemon (Juice)
  4. Prepare 1/2 Cup Red Wine Vinegar
  5. Prepare 1/2-2/3 Cup Olive Oil
  6. Take 4 Cloves Garlic (Minced)
  7. Take 6 Tbsp Fresh Parsley (Chopped)
  8. Take 3-4 tsp Dried Oregano
  9. Make ready Salt (To Taste)
  10. Take Pepper (To Taste)
  11. Take 1 tsp Sugar (Optional)
  12. Take Salad
  13. Prepare 1 lb Rotini Pasta
  14. Prepare 8 oz Feta Cheese
  15. Make ready 2 (6 oz.) Cans Large Black Olives (Halved or Sliced)
  16. Get 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. Prepare 1 Cup Cauliflower Florets (Cut in small pieces)(Blanched 2 Mins)
  20. Take 1/2 Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan (Optional)

Feel free to also use this recipe as a base and template, and then sub you. Greek Salad Ingredients: Greek Salad is naturally gluten-free and typically combines fresh ingredients like crisp cucumbers, tomatoes, sweet bell peppers, red onion, kalamata olives (or black olives) and feta cheese. The simple lemon, olive oil, and garlic dressing make every bite memorable. This is an absolutely delicious meal and its just beautiful to look at.

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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