Hello everybody, it is Jim, welcome to our recipe page. Today, we’re going to prepare a tasty dish, greek pasta salad (version 1). It is one of my favorites food recipes. This time, I am going to make it a bit tasty. This will be really 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 recent trending foods in the world. It is enjoyed by millions every day. It’s easy, it’s quick, it tastes delicious. They’re nice and they look fantastic. Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1) is something which I have loved my entire life.

To get started with this recipe, we must first 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):

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