Hey everyone, I hope you’re having an incredible day today. Today, I will show you a way to prepare a special dish, greek pasta salad (version 2). One of my favorites food recipes. This time, I’m gonna make it a little bit tasty. This is gonna smell and look delicious.
Greek Pasta Salad (Version 2) is one of the most well liked of current trending meals on earth. It’s enjoyed by millions daily. It is easy, it is fast, it tastes yummy. They are fine and they look wonderful. Greek Pasta Salad (Version 2) is something which I’ve loved my whole life.
To begin with this recipe, we must prepare a few components. You can cook 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):
- Take Dressing
- Get 2-3 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
- Take 1 Lemon (Juice)
- Prepare 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
- Make ready Salt (To Taste)
- Take Pepper (To Taste)
- Take 1 tsp Sugar (Optional)
- Take Salad
- Make ready 1 lb Rotini Pasta
- Take 2 Cans Large Black Olives (Whole, Halved, or Sliced)
- Take 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)
- Take 1 Cup Carrots (Julienned) (Optional)
- Take 8 oz Feta Cheese
- Take 1/2 Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese (Optional)
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.
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