Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1)
Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1)

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In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, garlic powder, basil, oregano, black pepper, and sugar. Add cooked pasta, mushrooms, tomatoes, red peppers, feta cheese, green onions, olives, and pepperoni. Prepare Pasta according to package directions.

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

The ingredients needed to make Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1):
  1. Make ready Dressing
  2. Make ready 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. Make ready 4 Cloves Garlic (Minced)
  7. Get 6 Tbsp Fresh Parsley (Chopped)
  8. Take 3-4 tsp Dried Oregano
  9. Get Salt (To Taste)
  10. Prepare Pepper (To Taste)
  11. Prepare 1 tsp Sugar (Optional)
  12. Prepare Salad
  13. Make ready 1 lb Rotini Pasta
  14. Get 8 oz Feta Cheese
  15. Get 2 (6 oz.) Cans Large Black Olives (Halved or Sliced)
  16. Make ready 1 Cup Carrots (Julienned)
  17. Make ready 1-2 Cup Roma Tomatoes (Diced)
  18. Prepare 1 Cup Broccoli Florets (Cut in small pieces)(Blanched 2 Mins)
  19. Make ready 1 Cup Cauliflower Florets (Cut in small pieces)(Blanched 2 Mins)
  20. Prepare 1/2 Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan (Optional)

We love to use this salad for meal prepping since it lasts the entire workweek. This pasta salad cannot be frozen. Follow the recipe below to make Greek Pasta Salad! The Ultimate Easy Greek Pasta Salad Recipe: Learn How To Make Greek Pasta Salad with Feta and tons of chunky vegetables.

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!

Pasta salads are a fabulous make-ahead dish we enjoy regularly here in the US. However, it's always fun (and tasty) to add-in flavors we love from other parts of the world! Greek Pasta Salad is perfect as a light lunch or summer side. Ripe flavorful tomatoes, along with crispy cucumber, Kalamata olives, tender pasta, sprinkled with good feta and a simple dressing made with extra virgin olive oil come together for a pasta salad everyone will enjoy. A great summer salad with penne pasta, olives and feta wrapped in creamy Hellmann's or Best Foods Real Mayonnaise.

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