Simple Way to Make Homemade Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1)

Hello everybody, it is Brad, welcome to our recipe page. Today, we’re going to make a special dish, greek pasta salad (version 1). One of my favorites. For mine, I will make it a little bit tasty. This will be really delicious.

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To get started with this recipe, we have to 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 that.

The ingredients needed to make Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1):

1. Prepare Dressing
2. Get 2 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
3. Make ready 1 Lemon (Juice)
4. Prepare 1/2 Cup Red Wine Vinegar
5. Take 1/2-2/3 Cup Olive Oil
6. Take 4 Cloves Garlic (Minced)
7. Prepare 6 Tbsp Fresh Parsley (Chopped)
8. Take 3-4 tsp Dried Oregano
9. Get Salt (To Taste)
10. Take Pepper (To Taste)
11. Prepare 1 tsp Sugar (Optional)
12. Take Salad
13. Take 1 lb Rotini Pasta
14. Take 8 oz Feta Cheese
15. Make ready 2 (6 oz.) Cans Large Black Olives (Halved or Sliced)
16. Take 1 Cup Carrots (Julienned)
17. Take 1-2 Cup Roma Tomatoes (Diced)
18. Prepare 1 Cup Broccoli Florets (Cut in small pieces)(Blanched 2 Mins)
19. Make ready 1 Cup Cauliflower Florets (Cut in small pieces)(Blanched 2 Mins)
20. Take 1/2 Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan (Optional)

They are nice and they look wonderful. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the penne, and return to a boil. This time, I will make it a bit tasty.

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!

Once the water is boiling, stir in the penne, and return to a boil. This time, I will make it a bit tasty. Greek Pasta Salad is a must have side dish recipe! It's so bright and refreshing, it's jam packed with veggies and bits of tangy feta, and it's perfectly Greek Pasta Salad and a Fun Competition. Prepare Pasta according to package directions.

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