Easiest Way to Cook Perfect Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1)

Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1). 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. Wow.those seem like a lot of changes but I don't think it affected the overall essence of the dish.

We've got kalamata olives, tomatoes, cucumber, and feta cheese, all tossed with pasta and a lemony dressing. This salad is easy to make ahead and pack up for your next backyard party. This Greek Pasta Salad is light and fresh, loaded with garden tomatoes, bell peppers and cucumbers tossed in a homemade Greek dressing with Kalamata olives and I love pasta salad, but taking my Greek Salad recipe and adding it to pasta is my favorite when I want a light pasta salad with no mayo. You can cook Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1) using 20 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1)

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

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Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1) instructions

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!.

This recipe is my favorite version of Greek Pasta Salad, but you can easily add, subtract or substitute some of your favorite ingredients. This Greek Pasta Salad is a quick easy pasta dish that's a real crowd pleaser, so easy to make and How To Make this Greek Pasta Salad- Step by Step: One: Add the pasta to a pan of lightly salted I just made my own version of greek pasta salad with ingredients I happened to have laying around. Greek pasta salad with kalamata olives and oregano vinaigrette. The basic reasoning behind that is: A) pasta salad can take any and all kind of summer vegetables you have on hand and be perfectly happy and delicious, and B) pasta salad is easy as hell and gets even better after a day in the fridge. Greek pasta salad is loaded with tomatoes, cucumbers, kalamata olives, red onion, green pepper, and plenty of feta cheese.