Recipe: Perfect Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1)

Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1).

You can cook Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1) using 20 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you achieve that.

Ingredients of Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1)

1. You need of Dressing.
2. It's 2 Tbsp of Dijon Mustard.
3. You need 1 of Lemon (Juice).
4. You need 1/2 Cup of Red Wine Vinegar.
5. You need 1/2-2/3 Cup of Olive Oil.
6. You need 4 Cloves of Garlic (Minced).
7. You need 6 Tbsp of Fresh Parsley (Chopped).
8. It's 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. Prepare of Salad.
13. It's 1 lb of Rotini Pasta.
14. It's 8 oz of Feta Cheese.
15. You need 2 (6 oz.) of Cans Large Black Olives (Halved or Sliced).
16. You need 1 Cup of Carrots (Julienned).
17. It's 1-2 Cup of Roma Tomatoes (Diced).
18. Prepare 1 Cup of Broccoli Florets (Cut in small pieces)(Blanched 2 Mins).
19. It's 1 Cup of Cauliflower Florets (Cut in small pieces)(Blanched 2 Mins).
20. It's 1/2 Cup of Freshly Grated Parmesan (Optional).

Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1) step by step

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!.