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Greek Pasta Salad (Version 2).

You can have Greek Pasta Salad (Version 2) using 21 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Greek Pasta Salad (Version 2)

1. It's of Dressing.
2. It's 2-3 Tbsp of Dijon Mustard.
3. Prepare 1 of Lemon (Juice).
4. Prepare 1/2 Cup of Red Wine Vinegar.
5. Prepare 1/2-2/3 Cup of EV Olive Oil.
6. You need 4 Cloves of Garlic (Minced).
7. You need 6 Tbsp of Fresh Parsley (Chopped).
8. You need 3-4 tsp of Dried Oregano.
9. You need of Salt (To Taste).
10. You need of Pepper (To Taste).
11. You need 1 tsp of Sugar (Optional).
12. It's of Salad.
13. Prepare 1 lb of Rotini Pasta.
14. Prepare 2 Cans of Large Black Olives (Whole, Halved, or Sliced).
15. Prepare 1 of Large English Cucumber (Or 2 Small to Medium Ones).
16. You need 1-2 Cups of Diced Roma Tomatoes (Seeded) (@ 3 Tomatoes).
17. It's 1-2 Cups of Diced Red Bell Peppers (2 Peppers Seeded).
18. You need 1 Cup of Carrots (Julienned) (Optional).
19. It's 8 oz of Feta Cheese.
20. You need 1/2 Cup of Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese (Optional).
21. You need 1/2 Cup of Fresh Parsley Chopped (Optional).

Greek Pasta Salad (Version 2) step by step

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..