How to Make Favorite Greek Pasta Salad (Version 2)

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To get started with this particular recipe, we have to first prepare a few ingredients. You can cook greek pasta salad (version 2) using 20 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.

The ingredients needed to make Greek Pasta Salad (Version 2):

1. Get Dressing
2. Take Dijon Mustard
3. Take Lemon (Juice)
4. Prepare Red Wine Vinegar
5. Make ready EV Olive Oil
6. Make ready Garlic (Minced)
7. Take Fresh Parsley (Chopped)
8. Prepare Dried Oregano
9. Make ready Salt (To Taste)
10. Take Pepper (To Taste)
11. Take Sugar (Optional)
12. Take Salad
13. Prepare Rotini Pasta
14. Make ready Large Black Olives (Whole, Halved, or Sliced)
15. Make ready Large English Cucumber (Or 2 Small to Medium Ones)
16. Get Diced Roma Tomatoes (Seeded) (@ 3 Tomatoes)
17. Get Diced Red Bell Peppers (Seeded) (@ 2 Peppers)
18. Take Carrots (Julienned) (Optional)
19. Prepare Feta Cheese
20. Make ready Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese (Optional)

Instructions to make Greek Pasta Salad (Version 2):

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.

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