Hello everybody, I hope you’re having an amazing day today. Today, we’re going to prepare a special dish, greek pasta salad (version 1). It is one of my favorites food recipes. This time, I am going to make it a bit tasty. This is gonna smell and look delicious.
Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1) is one of the most popular of current trending meals in the world. It is enjoyed by millions daily. It is easy, it’s quick, it tastes yummy. Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1) is something which I have loved my whole life. They’re nice and they look wonderful.
To get started with this particular recipe, we have to prepare a few components. You can cook 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):
- Get Dressing
- Prepare 2 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
- Prepare 1 Lemon (Juice)
- Take 1/2 Cup Red Wine Vinegar
- Get 1/2-2/3 Cup Olive Oil
- Make ready 4 Cloves Garlic (Minced)
- Take 6 Tbsp Fresh Parsley (Chopped)
- Get 3-4 tsp Dried Oregano
- Get Salt (To Taste)
- Get Pepper (To Taste)
- Prepare 1 tsp Sugar (Optional)
- Take Salad
- Make ready 1 lb Rotini Pasta
- Prepare 8 oz Feta Cheese
- Prepare 2 (6 oz.) Cans Large Black Olives (Halved or Sliced)
- Make ready 1 Cup Carrots (Julienned)
- Take 1-2 Cup Roma Tomatoes (Diced)
- Take 1 Cup Broccoli Florets (Cut in small pieces)(Blanched 2 Mins)
- Make ready 1 Cup Cauliflower Florets (Cut in small pieces)(Blanched 2 Mins)
- Get 1/2 Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan (Optional)
Instructions 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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