Hello everybody, it is Jim, welcome to my recipe page. Today, I will show you a way to make a distinctive dish, greek pasta salad (version 1). One of my favorites food recipes. This time, I will make it a little bit tasty. This will be really delicious.
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To begin with this recipe, we must prepare a few components. 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):
- Prepare Dressing
- Take 2 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
- Take 1 Lemon (Juice)
- Make ready 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)
- Prepare 3-4 tsp Dried Oregano
- Make ready Salt (To Taste)
- Take Pepper (To Taste)
- Make ready 1 tsp Sugar (Optional)
- Get Salad
- Make ready 1 lb Rotini Pasta
- Get 8 oz Feta Cheese
- Get 2 Cups Large Black Olives (Halved or Sliced)
- Prepare 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)
- Make ready 1/2 Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan (Optional)
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!
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