How to Make Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1) in A Minutes at Home

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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):

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

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Instructions 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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