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Wow.those seem like a lot of changes but I don't think it affected the overall essence of the dish. BTW: This is an embellished version of Greek Pasta Salad III.stick with this one. All the flavors of classic Greek salad in a picnic-ready pasta salad! We've got kalamata olives, tomatoes, cucumber, and feta cheese, all tossed with pasta and a lemony dressing.
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To get started with this particular recipe, we have to first prepare a few components. You can cook greek pasta salad (version 1) using 20 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you cook that.
The ingredients needed to make Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1):
- Take Dressing
- Prepare Dijon Mustard
- Make ready Lemon (Juice)
- Take Red Wine Vinegar
- Prepare Olive Oil
- Prepare Garlic (Minced)
- Prepare Fresh Parsley (Chopped)
- Get Dried Oregano
- Make ready Salt (To Taste)
- Prepare Pepper (To Taste)
- Get Sugar (Optional)
- Get Salad
- Make ready Rotini Pasta
- Take Feta Cheese
- Get Cans Large Black Olives (Halved or Sliced)
- Prepare Carrots (Julienned)
- Prepare Roma Tomatoes (Diced)
- Prepare Broccoli Florets (Cut in small pieces)(Blanched 2 Mins)
- Get Cauliflower Florets (Cut in small pieces)(Blanched 2 Mins)
- Make ready Freshly Grated Parmesan (Optional)
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. I use a combination of cucumber, green bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion.
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!
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