Greek Pasta Salad (Version 2)
Greek Pasta Salad (Version 2)

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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.

To begin with this particular recipe, we must prepare a few ingredients. You can have 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):
  1. Make ready Dressing
  2. Get 2-3 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
  3. Get 1 Lemon (Juice)
  4. Take 1/2 Cup Red Wine Vinegar
  5. Take 1/2-2/3 Cup EV Olive Oil
  6. Make ready 4 Cloves Garlic (Minced)
  7. Prepare 6 Tbsp Fresh Parsley (Chopped)
  8. Get 3-4 tsp Dried Oregano
  9. Get Salt (To Taste)
  10. Prepare Pepper (To Taste)
  11. Prepare 1 tsp Sugar (Optional)
  12. Get Salad
  13. Prepare 1 lb Rotini Pasta
  14. Take 2 Cans Large Black Olives (Whole, Halved, or Sliced)
  15. Make ready 1 Large English Cucumber (Or 2 Small to Medium Ones)
  16. Prepare 1-2 Cups Diced Roma Tomatoes (Seeded) (@ 3 Tomatoes)
  17. Take 1-2 Cups Diced Red Bell Peppers (Seeded) (@ 2 Peppers)
  18. Prepare 1 Cup Carrots (Julienned) (Optional)
  19. Make ready 8 oz Feta Cheese
  20. Make ready 1/2 Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese (Optional)

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. Whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and olive oil.

Steps to make Greek Pasta Salad (Version 2):
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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!
  4. 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.

Combine pasta, tomatoes, onion, green and red peppers, cucumber, olives, and feta cheese in a large bowl. Pour vinaigrette over the pasta and mix together. 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.

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