Hey everyone, it is Drew, welcome to our recipe site. Today, I will show you a way to make a distinctive dish, greek pasta salad (version 2). One of my favorites food recipes. For mine, I am going to make it a bit tasty. This will be really delicious.
Adding some yogurt might be an option for a nice creamy version.may try that next time as well. There was exactly the right amount of dressing. I used grape tomatoes instead of cherry because they taste just fine after being in the fridge and added a smidge more feta cheese.
Greek Pasta Salad (Version 2) is one of the most favored of current trending foods in the world. It is simple, it’s quick, it tastes delicious. It is appreciated by millions every day. They’re nice and they look fantastic. Greek Pasta Salad (Version 2) 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 2) using 20 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.
The ingredients needed to make Greek Pasta Salad (Version 2):
- Make ready Dressing
- Make ready 2-3 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
- Take 1 Lemon (Juice)
- Prepare 1/2 Cup Red Wine Vinegar
- Make ready 1/2-2/3 Cup EV Olive Oil
- Get 4 Cloves Garlic (Minced)
- Make ready 6 Tbsp Fresh Parsley (Chopped)
- Take 3-4 tsp Dried Oregano
- Make ready Salt (To Taste)
- Take Pepper (To Taste)
- Prepare 1 tsp Sugar (Optional)
- Get Salad
- Make ready 1 lb Rotini Pasta
- Prepare 2 Cans Large Black Olives (Whole, Halved, or Sliced)
- Make ready 1 Large English Cucumber (Or 2 Small to Medium Ones)
- Take 1-2 Cups Diced Roma Tomatoes (Seeded) (@ 3 Tomatoes)
- Take 1-2 Cups Diced Red Bell Peppers (Seeded) (@ 2 Peppers)
- Take 1 Cup Carrots (Julienned) (Optional)
- Prepare 8 oz Feta Cheese
- Make ready 1/2 Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese (Optional)
This quick, healthy Greek pasta salad recipe is tossed with all the elements of a Greek salad–plus chickpeas for added protein. This pasta salad holds well in the refrigerator or a cooler and tastes even better as the pasta absorbs the tomato-infused vinaigrette. Tender pasta, ripe juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, feta cheese and olives are tossed in a Greek dressing for the perfect make ahead side dish. We often add grilled chicken to make it a complete meal.
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.
Wellsley Farms Greek Pasta is a great summer salad. It is made ready-to-serve for your convenience. Stir in feta and basil, if using. BTW: This is an embellished version of Greek Pasta Salad III.stick with this one. The first time I made it was for a block party, and after tasting it, my husband wanted me to make something else to take so he could have this all for himself.
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