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Greek Pasta Salad and a Fun Competition
Who doesn’t love an intense cooking competition? This year Barilla® is holding the 7th annual World Pasta Masters on October 24 and 25 in Milan, Italy, which is also World Pasta Day. During the competition, 18 chefs from around the world will compete to win the coveted title of World Pasta Master. What an amazing title to win! On May 30th, four chefs from across the U.S. competed in the Barilla World Pasta Masters U.S. Qualifying Even in Chicago. Following a night of exciting competition, Chef Carolina Diaz of Terzo Piano in Chicago was declared the winner and will go on to represent the United States at the World Pasta Masters this October in Milan. Chef Carolina Diaz’s Barilla Mezzi Rigatoni with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce & Tuna was deemed the best in show, wowing judges and guests.
I’m excited to follow along! You can follow @BarillaUS and #WorldPastaMasters on Instagram and World Pasta Masters Page for updates on the World Pasta Masters. And in the meantime be sure to have this pasta salad on the menu! I know I’ll be making it again soon.
A Perfectly Delicious Pasta Salad Recipe
If you find that you are lacking some of the ingredients for this pasta salad, try swapping out some of the veggies with some that are in your refrigerator or try adding in bottled artichoke hearts.
Ingredients for This Greek Pasta Salad Recipe
For this pasta salad, you’ll need Barilla Rotini, bell pepper, parsley, cherry tomatoes, black olives, English cucumber, red onion, lemon, good quality extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, salt and black pepper, honey, red wine vinegar, feta cheese.
How to Make This Easy Recipe
First, you’ll want to start off by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, whisk together all of the Greek salad dressing ingredients then set aside.
Cook pasta according to package directions, until it is al dente, then drain and place on a tray with parchment paper to cool. Rinsing pasta is a huge no no so adding to a tray with extra virgin olive oil will help it cool down. While pasta is draining use up that time to prep veggies. Add veggies, olives, parsley and drained rotini to a large bowl then pour dressing over top. Toss a few times then toss in feta. Thin with water as needed. Serve right away or chill up to one day and serve cold.
Pasta Fuels Creativity in the Kitchen
Barilla is all about helping people create unique and creative pasta recipes in the kitchen. Pasta is such a comforting food that I’ve been eating for as long as I can remember. Not only does it taste delicious but I love how it’s so versatile, the possibilities of what you can create are endless!
I also love how pasta brings the people we love together for a delicious satisfying meal. And who doesn’t love pasta? It’s even a go-to food for the pickiest kids. One of my favorite things to make during the summer with pasta is pasta salads like so. When served chilled on a hot day no one can resist!
More Pasta Salad Recipes to Try
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