Recipe: Perfect Greek Pasta Salad (Version 2)

Greek Pasta Salad (Version 2). 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. I thought this was the best greek pasta salad I have tried so far.

We've got kalamata olives, tomatoes, cucumber, and feta cheese, all tossed with pasta and a lemony Instead of dealing with salad greens, which get soggy the longer they sit, this version holds up way better on a picnic table. Go Greek with your pasta salad by stirring in cucumber, tomato, olives, spinach, and feta, and tossing in a tangy vinaigrette. W. - this pasta salad was delicious!! You can have Greek Pasta Salad (Version 2) using 20 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of Greek Pasta Salad (Version 2)

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

I halved the recipe, since it was just me and my husband and it was plenty for both of us for dinner and some leftovers for lunch! 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. This Greek Pasta Salad is a quick easy pasta dish that's a real crowd pleaser Make this vegetable packed Greek Pasta Salad that's a real crowd pleaser, so easy to make and basically summer in a bowl. I just made my own version of greek pasta salad with ingredients I happened to have laying.

Greek Pasta Salad (Version 2) instructions

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..

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? Pasta salad is theoretically such an easy dish to make, but so many turn out oily, dry, or flavorless. Salting the water well will go a long way to preventing bland pasta salad.