Hello everybody, it is Brad, welcome to my recipe page. Today, we’re going to make a Easy dish, greek pasta salad (version 1). One of my favorites. For mine, I’m gonna make it a bit unique. This is gonna smell and look delicious.

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!

Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1) is one of the most well liked of current trending foods on earth. It is easy, it is quick, it tastes delicious. It’s appreciated by millions every day. They are fine and they look wonderful. Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1) is something that I’ve loved my entire life.

To begin with this particular recipe, we must first prepare a few components. You can have greek pasta salad (version 1) using 20 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you cook it.

The ingredients needed to make Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1):

1. Prepare Dressing
2. Prepare 2 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
3. Get 1 Lemon (Juice)
4. Prepare 1/2 Cup Red Wine Vinegar
5. Get 1/2-2/3 Cup Olive Oil
6. Prepare 4 Cloves Garlic (Minced)
7. Take 6 Tbsp Fresh Parsley (Chopped)
8. Take 3-4 tsp Dried Oregano
9. Prepare Salt (To Taste)
10. Get Pepper (To Taste)
11. Get 1 tsp Sugar (Optional)
12. Get Salad
13. Prepare 1 lb Rotini Pasta
14. Get 8 oz Feta Cheese
15. Prepare 2 Cups Large Black Olives (Halved or Sliced)
16. Get 1 Cup Carrots (Julienned)
17. Get 1-2 Cup Roma Tomatoes (Diced)
18. Prepare 1 Cup Broccoli Florets (Cut in small pieces)(Blanched 2 Mins)
19. Prepare 1 Cup Cauliflower Florets (Cut in small pieces)(Blanched 2 Mins)
20. Take 1/2 Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan (Optional)

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Steps 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!

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