Hello everybody, I hope you are having an incredible day today. Today, I will show you a way to make a distinctive dish, greek pasta salad (version 1). It is one of my favorites food recipes. This time, I’m gonna make it a little bit unique. This will be really delicious.
Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1) is one of the most popular of recent trending meals on earth. It is enjoyed by millions every day. It’s easy, it’s fast, it tastes yummy. They’re fine and they look wonderful. Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1) is something that I’ve loved my entire life.
Now Choose From Multiple Easy Pasta Recipes To Create That Perfect Meal. This is a new version of a Pasta Salad that I make often. The Dressing and Pasta typically remain the same in each alternate recipe, though the vegetables often change depending on my mood or what I happen to have on hand.
To get started with this recipe, we must prepare a few ingredients. 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):
- Get Dressing
- Prepare 2 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
- Make ready 1 Lemon (Juice)
- Get 1/2 Cup Red Wine Vinegar
- Get 1/2-2/3 Cup Olive Oil
- Take 4 Cloves Garlic (Minced)
- Take 6 Tbsp Fresh Parsley (Chopped)
- Make ready 3-4 tsp Dried Oregano
- Prepare Salt (To Taste)
- Get Pepper (To Taste)
- Take 1 tsp Sugar (Optional)
- Prepare Salad
- Get 1 lb Rotini Pasta
- Take 8 oz Feta Cheese
- Get 2 Cups Large Black Olives (Halved or Sliced)
- Get 1 Cup Carrots (Julienned)
- Take 1-2 Cup Roma Tomatoes (Diced)
- Prepare 1 Cup Broccoli Florets (Cut in small pieces)(Blanched 2 Mins)
- Make ready 1 Cup Cauliflower Florets (Cut in small pieces)(Blanched 2 Mins)
- Prepare 1/2 Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan (Optional)
We've got kalamata olives, tomatoes, cucumber, and feta cheese, all tossed with pasta and a lemony dressing. Drain and rinse with cold water until cool. Tender pasta, ripe juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, feta cheese and olives are tossed in a Greek dressing for the perfect make ahead side dish. We often add grilled chicken to make it a complete meal.
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!
Skip the store-bought deli pasta salads and whip up this crowd favorite recipe for Greek Pasta Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette. Warmer weather means your piping hot gooeyness is no longer the pasta du jour in my home. Instead, I'm embracing the crisp, cool allure of your culinary cousin: Greek Pasta Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette. Greek salad dressing, including ours, is typically made of olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, pepper, mustard, garlic and oregano. Some variations include basil leaves and feta cheese.
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