Greek Pasta Salad (Version 2).
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To get started with this recipe, we have to prepare a few ingredients. You can cook greek pasta salad (version 2) using 21 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.
The ingredients needed to make Greek Pasta Salad (Version 2):
- {Make ready of Dressing.
- {Make ready 2-3 Tbsp of Dijon Mustard.
- {Take 1 of Lemon (Juice).
- {Prepare 1/2 Cup of Red Wine Vinegar.
- {Take 1/2-2/3 Cup of EV Olive Oil.
- {Make ready 4 Cloves of Garlic (Minced).
- {Make ready 6 Tbsp of Fresh Parsley (Chopped).
- {Take 3-4 tsp of Dried Oregano.
- {Make ready of Salt (To Taste).
- {Take of Pepper (To Taste).
- {Get 1 tsp of Sugar (Optional).
- {Make ready of Salad.
- {Make ready 1 lb of Rotini Pasta.
- {Make ready 2 Cans of Large Black Olives (Whole, Halved, or Sliced).
- {Take 1 of Large English Cucumber (Or 2 Small to Medium Ones).
- {Make ready 1-2 Cups of Diced Roma Tomatoes (Seeded) (@ 3 Tomatoes).
- {Make ready 1-2 Cups of Diced Red Bell Peppers (2 Peppers Seeded).
- {Get 1 Cup of Carrots (Julienned) (Optional).
- {Make ready 8 oz of Feta Cheese.
- {Get 1/2 Cup of Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese (Optional).
- {Make ready 1/2 Cup of Fresh Parsley Chopped (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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