Greek Pasta Salad (Version 2). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. I thought this was the best greek pasta salad I have tried so far. There was exactly the right amount of dressing.

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. We've got kalamata olives, tomatoes, cucumber, and feta cheese, all tossed with pasta and a lemony dressing. This salad is easy to make ahead and pack up for your next backyard party. You can cook Greek Pasta Salad (Version 2) using 20 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of Greek Pasta Salad (Version 2)

1. You need of Dressing.
2. You need 2-3 Tbsp of Dijon Mustard.
3. You need 1 of Lemon (Juice).
4. It's 1/2 Cup of Red Wine Vinegar.
5. You need 1/2-2/3 Cup of EV Olive Oil.
6. Prepare 4 Cloves of Garlic (Minced).
7. Prepare 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. It's 1 tsp of Sugar (Optional).
12. You need of Salad.
13. It's 1 lb of Rotini Pasta.
14. It's 2 Cans of Large Black Olives (Whole, Halved, or Sliced).
15. Prepare 1 of Large English Cucumber (Or 2 Small to Medium Ones).
16. Prepare 1-2 Cups of Diced Roma Tomatoes (Seeded) (@ 3 Tomatoes).
17. It's 1-2 Cups of Diced Red Bell Peppers (Seeded) (@ 2 Peppers).
18. It's 1 Cup of Carrots (Julienned) (Optional).
19. Prepare 8 oz of Feta Cheese.
20. Prepare 1/2 Cup of Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese (Optional).

This greek pasta salad is one thing that I've been craving lately. I love pasta salad and usually stick to my normal tried and true recipe, but I I think I've found it in this Greek Pasta Salad. The tanginess of the kalamata olives and the sweetness of the sun dried tomatoes are a perfect combination. 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) instructions

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..

This delicious Greek Pasta Salad is filled with rotini pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and feta cheese and is covered in a tasty greek dressing! This recipe is my favorite version of Greek Pasta Salad, but you can easily add, subtract or substitute some of your favorite ingredients. 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?