Hello everybody, it’s Louise, welcome to our recipe site. Today, I’m gonna show you how to prepare a special dish, greek pasta salad (version 1). It is one of my favorites. This time, I am going to make it a little bit unique. This will be really delicious.
Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1) is one of the most well liked of current trending foods in the world. It’s appreciated by millions daily. It is easy, it is fast, it tastes yummy. Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1) is something which I’ve loved my entire life. They’re nice and they look fantastic.
I thought this was the best greek pasta salad I have tried so far. There was exactly the right amount of dressing. My version doesn't call for cucumbers but I'm going to try putting them in next time because it sounds delicious!
To get started with this particular recipe, we must prepare a few components. 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
- Make ready Dijon Mustard
- Take Lemon (Juice)
- Prepare Red Wine Vinegar
- Get Olive Oil
- Get Garlic (Minced)
- Take Fresh Parsley (Chopped)
- Get Dried Oregano
- Get Salt (To Taste)
- Get Pepper (To Taste)
- Make ready Sugar (Optional)
- Get Salad
- Make ready Rotini Pasta
- Make ready Feta Cheese
- Get Large Black Olives (Halved or Sliced)
- Get Carrots (Julienned)
- Get Roma Tomatoes (Diced)
- Take Broccoli Florets (Cut in small pieces)(Blanched 2 Mins)
- Take Cauliflower Florets (Cut in small pieces)(Blanched 2 Mins)
- Prepare Freshly Grated Parmesan (Optional)
Who doesn't love an intense cooking competition? 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. A super flavorful and bright pasta salad tossed with all the classic ingredients of a Greek Salad is a great change up from a more traditional pasta salad and will feed a crowd at your next. This delicious Greek Pasta Salad is filled with rotini pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and feta cheese and is covered in a tasty greek dressing!
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!
This recipe is my favorite version of Greek Pasta Salad, but you can easily add, subtract or substitute some of your favorite ingredients. Greek Pasta Salad is an easy one pot recipe packed with color, flavor, and makes a healthy side dish or light meal! Quick and easy to make, this healthy Greek Pasta Salad makes a perfect side dish for parties, BBQ's and potlucks. It can be made ahead and chilled, and is a great addition to the summer. Greek Pasta Salad is perfect as a light lunch or summer side.
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