Hey everyone, hope you are having an amazing day today. Today, I’m gonna show you how to prepare a distinctive dish, greek pasta salad (version 2). It is one of my favorites. For mine, I will make it a bit unique. This is gonna smell and look delicious.
Adding some yogurt might be an option for a nice creamy version.may try that next time as well. Greek Pasta Salad II. this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. This Greek Pasta Salad is light and fresh, loaded with garden tomatoes, bell peppers and cucumbers tossed in a homemade Greek dressing with Kalamata olives and I love pasta salad, but taking my Greek Salad recipe and adding it to pasta is my favorite when I want a light pasta salad with no mayo. Go Greek with your pasta salad by stirring in cucumber, tomato, olives, spinach, and feta, and tossing in a tangy vinaigrette.
Greek Pasta Salad (Version 2) is one of the most popular of current trending foods on earth. It is easy, it’s quick, it tastes delicious. It is appreciated by millions daily. Greek Pasta Salad (Version 2) is something which I have loved my entire life. They are nice and they look wonderful.
To begin with this recipe, we must first prepare a few ingredients. You can cook greek pasta salad (version 2) using 20 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you cook it.
The ingredients needed to make Greek Pasta Salad (Version 2):
- Prepare Dressing
- Take 2-3 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
- Make ready 1 Lemon (Juice)
- Make ready 1/2 Cup Red Wine Vinegar
- Get 1/2-2/3 Cup EV Olive Oil
- Take 4 Cloves Garlic (Minced)
- Prepare 6 Tbsp Fresh Parsley (Chopped)
- Get 3-4 tsp Dried Oregano
- Take Salt (To Taste)
- Make ready Pepper (To Taste)
- Take 1 tsp Sugar (Optional)
- Make ready Salad
- Take 1 lb Rotini Pasta
- Get 2 Cans Large Black Olives (Whole, Halved, or Sliced)
- Prepare 1 Large English Cucumber (Or 2 Small to Medium Ones)
- Take 1-2 Cups Diced Roma Tomatoes (Seeded) (@ 3 Tomatoes)
- Make ready 1-2 Cups Diced Red Bell Peppers (Seeded) (@ 2 Peppers)
- Take 1 Cup Carrots (Julienned) (Optional)
- Prepare 8 oz Feta Cheese
- Take 1/2 Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese (Optional)
We have the go-to salads and pasta dishes we've made for years but being on a Greek-food kick, I wanted to try a Greek Pasta Salad version. Greek Pasta Salad is a must have side dish recipe! It's so bright and refreshing, it's jam packed with veggies and bits of tangy feta, and it's perfectly Greek Pasta Salad and a Fun Competition. Who doesn't love an intense cooking competition?
Steps 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.
It's so bright and refreshing, it's jam packed with veggies and bits of tangy feta, and it's perfectly Greek Pasta Salad and a Fun Competition. Who doesn't love an intense cooking competition? Easy Greek Pasta Salad makes a perfect side dish or lunch! A crowd favorite recipe - great for parties, picnics, and potlucks. Toss together al dente penne pasta There are all kinds of Greek pasta salads out there.
So that is going to wrap it up for this special food greek pasta salad (version 2) recipe. Thanks so much for reading. I am confident you can make this at home. There’s gonna be more interesting food in home recipes coming up. Remember to save this page on your browser, and share it to your family, friends and colleague. Thank you for reading. Go on get cooking!