Hello everybody, it’s Louise, welcome to my recipe site. Today, I will show you a way to make a distinctive dish, greek pasta salad (version 1). One of my favorites. For mine, I’m gonna make it a little bit unique. This is gonna smell and look delicious.
Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1) is one of the most well liked of current trending meals on earth. It’s easy, it’s fast, it tastes delicious. It is appreciated by millions daily. They are fine and they look fantastic. Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1) is something which I’ve loved my whole life.
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!
To get started with this recipe, we must first prepare a few ingredients. You can have greek pasta salad (version 1) using 20 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you can achieve it.
The ingredients needed to make Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1):
- Take Dressing
- Prepare Dijon Mustard
- Prepare Lemon (Juice)
- Prepare Red Wine Vinegar
- Take Olive Oil
- Get Garlic (Minced)
- Get Fresh Parsley (Chopped)
- Take Dried Oregano
- Take Salt (To Taste)
- Prepare Pepper (To Taste)
- Take Sugar (Optional)
- Get Salad
- Make ready Rotini Pasta
- Make ready Feta Cheese
- Make ready Large Black Olives (Halved or Sliced)
- Prepare Carrots (Julienned)
- Prepare Roma Tomatoes (Diced)
- Prepare Broccoli Florets (Cut in small pieces)(Blanched 2 Mins)
- Prepare Cauliflower Florets (Cut in small pieces)(Blanched 2 Mins)
- Make ready Freshly Grated Parmesan (Optional)
Who doesn't love an intense cooking competition? This Greek Pasta Salad is light and fresh, loaded with garden tomatoes, bell peppers and cucumbers tossed in a homemade Greek dressing with Kalamata olives and I love pasta salad, but taking my Greek Salad recipe and adding it to pasta is my favorite when I want a light pasta salad with no mayo. A super flavorful and bright pasta salad tossed with all the classic ingredients of a Greek Salad is a great change up from a more traditional pasta salad and will feed a crowd at your next. This delicious Greek Pasta Salad is filled with rotini pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and feta cheese and is covered in a tasty greek dressing!
Steps 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!
This recipe is my favorite version of Greek Pasta Salad, but you can easily add, subtract or substitute some of your favorite ingredients. Greek Pasta Salad is an easy one pot recipe packed with color, flavor, and makes a healthy side dish or light meal! Quick and easy to make, this healthy Greek Pasta Salad makes a perfect side dish for parties, BBQ's and potlucks. It can be made ahead and chilled, and is a great addition to the summer. Greek Pasta Salad is perfect as a light lunch or summer side.
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