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Greek Pasta Salad (Version 2) is one of the most well liked of current trending meals in the world. It’s appreciated by millions daily. It’s easy, it’s quick, it tastes yummy. They are fine and they look fantastic. Greek Pasta Salad (Version 2) is something that I have loved my whole life.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. This pasta dish has all the refreshing flavors of a classic Greek salad with tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and feta cheese. I thought this was the best greek pasta salad I have tried so far.
To get started with this recipe, we must first prepare a few components. You can have greek pasta salad (version 2) using 20 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.
The ingredients needed to make Greek Pasta Salad (Version 2):
- Make ready Dressing
- Prepare 2-3 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
- Prepare 1 Lemon (Juice)
- Take 1/2 Cup Red Wine Vinegar
- Prepare 1/2-2/3 Cup EV Olive Oil
- Prepare 4 Cloves Garlic (Minced)
- Prepare 6 Tbsp Fresh Parsley (Chopped)
- Take 3-4 tsp Dried Oregano
- Take Salt (To Taste)
- Take Pepper (To Taste)
- Get 1 tsp Sugar (Optional)
- Make ready Salad
- Get 1 lb Rotini Pasta
- Get 2 Cans Large Black Olives (Whole, Halved, or Sliced)
- Prepare 1 Large English Cucumber (Or 2 Small to Medium Ones)
- Make ready 1-2 Cups Diced Roma Tomatoes (Seeded) (@ 3 Tomatoes)
- Take 1-2 Cups Diced Red Bell Peppers (Seeded) (@ 2 Peppers)
- Prepare 1 Cup Carrots (Julienned) (Optional)
- Get 8 oz Feta Cheese
- Prepare 1/2 Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese (Optional)
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. Go Greek with your pasta salad by stirring in cucumber, tomato, olives, spinach, and feta, and tossing in a tangy vinaigrette. Greek Pasta Salad is a must have side dish recipe!
Instructions to make Greek Pasta Salad (Version 2):
- Mix all Dressing Ingredients in a Jar or a Bowl EXCEPT the Olive Oil. Slowly pour in the Olive Oil while whisking. Use as much or as little as it takes to get the desired consistency. Refrigerate.
- Wash and Prep all the Veg. and Cheeses. Cook Pasta according to package directions. Drain Pasta and pour it into a Large Mixing Bowl, and allow it to cool.
- Add all of the Salad Ingredients to the bowl and fold them in. Add the Salad Dressing in and mix until you have the amount you prefer. You may use all of the Dressing. Cover and Refrigerate for at least 1 Hour, though it's best after several hours. Enjoy!
- You may also use a store bought Dressing, if you don't have these ingredients on hand, or if you just don't want the hassle. My favorite store bought Dressing for this recipe has been Olive Garden Italian Dressing. If I recall correctly, about 12 oz. was the perfect amount for this salad, or around half of the big 24 oz. bottle.
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. Who doesn't love an intense cooking competition? This delicious Greek Pasta Salad is filled with rotini pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and feta cheese and is covered in a tasty greek dressing! 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 with kalamata olives and oregano vinaigrette.
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