Hey everyone, I hope you’re having an amazing day today. Today, we’re going to make a distinctive dish, greek pasta salad (version 1). It is one of my favorites. For mine, I’m gonna make it a bit unique. This will be really delicious.
Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1) is one of the most popular of current trending meals in the world. It’s appreciated by millions daily. It is simple, it is quick, it tastes delicious. Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1) is something which I have loved my whole life. They are fine and they look wonderful.
BTW: This is an embellished version of Greek Pasta Salad III.stick with this one. The first time I made it was for a block party, and after tasting it, my husband wanted me to make something else to take so he could have this all for himself. 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 Feta cheese.
To begin with this recipe, we have to first prepare a few components. You can have 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):
- Make ready Dressing
- Prepare 2 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
- Take 1 Lemon (Juice)
- Prepare 1/2 Cup Red Wine Vinegar
- Take 1/2-2/3 Cup Olive Oil
- Take 4 Cloves Garlic (Minced)
- Prepare 6 Tbsp Fresh Parsley (Chopped)
- Make ready 3-4 tsp Dried Oregano
- Make ready Salt (To Taste)
- Prepare Pepper (To Taste)
- Take 1 tsp Sugar (Optional)
- Make ready Salad
- Prepare 1 lb Rotini Pasta
- Take 8 oz Feta Cheese
- Get 2 Cups Large Black Olives (Halved or Sliced)
- Prepare 1 Cup Carrots (Julienned)
- Make ready 1-2 Cup Roma Tomatoes (Diced)
- Get 1 Cup Broccoli Florets (Cut in small pieces)(Blanched 2 Mins)
- Take 1 Cup Cauliflower Florets (Cut in small pieces)(Blanched 2 Mins)
- Make ready 1/2 Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan (Optional)
Greek Pasta Salad is an easy side, perfect to prep ahead and a hit at every party or potluck! 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. Skip the store-bought deli pasta salads and whip up this crowd favorite recipe for Greek Pasta Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette.
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!
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. The way the salad was presented allowed one to really appreciate the vegetable flavors. I was on a quest to find the "restaurant style" Greek salad. I added more oregano (doubled the dressing portions) used mediterranian feta, no olives, and red wine vinegar.
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