Recipe of Speedy Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1)

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Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1) is one of the most favored of current trending foods on earth. It is easy, it is quick, it tastes delicious. It’s enjoyed by millions every day. They are nice and they look wonderful. Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1) is something that I have loved my whole life.

Add cooked pasta, mushrooms, tomatoes, red peppers, feta cheese, green onions, olives, and pepperoni. Wow.those seem like a lot of changes but I don't think it affected the overall essence of the dish. BTW: This is an embellished version of Greek Pasta Salad III.stick with this one. All the flavors of classic Greek salad in a picnic-ready pasta salad!

To begin with this particular recipe, we have to 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):

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