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

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Greek Pasta Salad (Version 2) is one of the most favored of recent trending foods in the world. It is appreciated by millions daily. It is easy, it’s quick, it tastes delicious. They’re nice and they look wonderful. Greek Pasta Salad (Version 2) is something that I have loved my entire life.

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

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

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