Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1)

Name: Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp Dijon Mustard; 1 Lemon (Juice); 1/2 Cup Red Wine Vinegar; 1/2-2/3 Cup Olive Oil; 4 Cloves Garlic (Minced); 6 Tbsp Fresh Parsley (Chopped); 3-4 tsp Dried Oregano; Salt (To Taste); Pepper (To Taste); 1 tsp Sugar (Optional); 1 lb Rotini Pasta; 8 oz Feta Cheese; 2 (6 oz.) Cans Large Black Olives (Halved or Sliced); 1 Cup Carrots (Julienned); 1-2 Cup Roma Tomatoes (Diced) Or Halved Cherry Tomatoes; 1 Cup Broccoli Florets (Cut in small pieces)(Blanched 2 Mins); 1 Cup Cauliflower Florets (Cut in small pieces)(Blanched 2 Mins); 1/2 Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan (Optional)

Jenny Lynn @PattonIsGod

Cincinnati, Ohio

This is a new version of a Pasta Salad that I make often. The Dressing and Pasta typically remain the same in each alternate recipe, though the vegetables often change depending on my mood or what I happen to have on hand. Feel free to also use this recipe as a base and template, and then sub your favorite vegetables and ingredients. I will also be posting the original version that I make the most often. This new version turned out pretty yummy, so I wanted to go ahead and post it first.

Jenny Lynn @PattonIsGod

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Ingredients

Dressing
2 TbspDijon Mustard
1Lemon (Juice)
1/2 CupRed Wine Vinegar
1/2-2/3 CupOlive Oil
4 ClovesGarlic (Minced)
6 TbspFresh Parsley (Chopped)
3-4 tspDried Oregano
Salt (To Taste)
Pepper (To Taste)
1 tspSugar (Optional)
Salad
1 lbRotini Pasta
8 ozFeta Cheese
2 (6 oz.)Cans Large Black Olives (Halved or Sliced)
1 CupCarrots (Julienned)
1-2 CupRoma Tomatoes (Diced) Or Halved Cherry Tomatoes
1 CupBroccoli Florets (Cut in small pieces)(Blanched 2 Mins)
1 CupCauliflower Florets (Cut in small pieces)(Blanched 2 Mins)
1/2 CupFreshly Grated Parmesan (Optional)

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Steps

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!