ITALIAN PASTA SALAD RECIPE
This is one satisfying and flavor-packed cold pasta salad with crunchy veggies, fresh herbs, rustic old-world salami, tangy olives, and mozzarella. A zesty Italian dressing brings it all together.
Provided by Suzy Karadsheh
Categories Salad
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Cook the pasta in boiling water according to package instructions until the pasta is cooked to al dante (don't forget to salt your water). Drain
- In a large bowl, mix the pasta with the tomatoes, chopped veggies, artichoke hearts, olives, pepperoncini, salami, mozzarella, and fresh herbs.
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix the dressing ingredients together.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.3 kcal, Carbohydrate 31.1 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Cholesterol 26.9 mg, Sodium 748.4 mg, Fiber 2.7 g, ServingSize 1 serving
LINDA'S (HEALTHY & FILLING) PASTA SALAD
This is a cold pasta salad that utilizes lots of filling foods. If you are a Weight Watcher's member you will also enjoy the POINTS VALUE of only 2 points for a generous 1 cup serving!
Provided by Linda Stevens
Categories Pasta Salads
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Boil pasta until el dente'. Rinse in cold water and place in a large salad bowl.
- 2. Clean and separate broccoli and cauliflower flowerettes. Boil a pot of water - turn off and place vegetables in hot water to BLANCH. (approx. 3 min). They should brighten in color, but still be crisp. Repeat with carrots.
- 3. Add blanched vegetables to bowl of pasta.
- 4. Add chopped tomato, sliced jalapenos and olives to pasta bowl. (You may use black or green olives). I prefer small green olives stuffed with pimentos. Mix thoroughly.
- 5. Cut cheddar cheese into small cubes and add along with 3 T. of fresh parmesan. Add the Caesar Italian salad dressing and blend into pasta and vegetable mixture thoroughly. I have also used fat free Zesta Italian dressing before. If you like a creamier salad you could also add 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, but remember the POINTS value will change if you do. Refrigerate overnight covered.
- 6. If you want your salad hotter/spicier, leave seeds and veins in jalapenos.
LINDA'S SEAFOOD PASTA SALAD
I love the flavors in this pasta salad with the addition of the lemon, shrimp and Old Bay Seasoning! I often substitute whole wheat pasta in this dish... I also double the mayonnaise, Old Bay seasoning and lemon, adding half when I initially make it, then just before serving I add some more, so it isn't dry after sitting in the fridge for flavors to meld... Sometimes I just double up on the shrimp or the crabmeat instead of using both together... Either way, this recipe is a KEEPER for sure!
Provided by Lindas Busy Kitchen
Categories Crab
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to pkg. directions.
- Drain, and rinse in cold water.
- Immediately toss with lemon juice.
- Mix in the remaining ingredients.
- Chill for several hours.
- Serve on a bed a lettuce.
QUICK AND EASY PASTA SALAD
This easy pasta salad is flexible based on the ingredients you have in your kitchen or the season. Start with a hearty pasta shape that has nooks and crannies to hold onto the dressing like rotini or penne. Then toss with our simple dressing and lots of colorful vegetables. We also love adding parmesan cheese, which melts into the dressing as well as a handful of fresh mozzarella balls. For more suggestions for what to add, read through our recommendations in the article above.
Provided by Adam and Joanne Gallagher
Categories Side Dish, Salad
Time 20m
Yield Makes about 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until tender, 6 to 10 minutes (check the package for recommended cook time). Drain and rinse well under cold water.
- While the pasta cooks, in the bottom of a large bowl, make the dressing. Whisk the red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, oregano, pepperoncini juice (if using), and the olive oil until blended. Add the drained and rinsed pasta to the dressing and mix well.
- Stir in the bell pepper, zucchini, tomatoes, scallions, pepperoncini (if using), olives, parmesan, mozzarella, and the herbs (if using). Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper as needed. Serve or for the best results, cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/10 of the salad, Calories 363, Fat 19.1g, SaturatedFat 5.1g, Cholesterol 18.3mg, Sodium 507.1mg, Carbohydrate 36.6g, Fiber 2.3g, Sugar 2g, Protein 11.7g
LINDA'S PASTA SALAD
I love pasta salad in the summer and make it often... This is one that I make often, and it's WONDERFUL!
Provided by Lindas Busy Kitchen
Categories Vegetable
Time 53m
Yield 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to box directions, drain and let cool (do not overcook pasta, or salad will be mushy). Refrigerate.
- Meanwhile, slice and dice all veggies, and put in a big bowl. Refrigerate.
- When all is chilled mix veggies in with pasta, and add salad dressing, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix all well.
- *Save some of the salad dressing to pour on just before serving. When it's time to serve you can add more salad dressing, if you like more. The pasta has a tendency to soak up salad dressing as it marinates, so I save some to add right at serving time.
- Variations:.
- Use kalamata, or green olives instead of black.
- Add little corn ears.
- Add your favorite cheese, any hard, American or Feta.
- Add cheese and diced pepperoni, or hard salami.
- Add frozen green peas, thawed.
- Add radishes, diced, or sliced.
LINDA'S ITALIAN SALAD WITH SPICY ITALIAN DRESSING
This is one of my creations that I served with Chicken and Veal Marsala, Fettuccini Alfredo, and Italian Garlic Bread for a dinner I had with company last winter... It was a perfect salad to serve with my special Italian dinner!
Provided by Lindas Busy Kitchen
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Salad:.
- Add greens to a lg. salad bowl. Mix well.
- Add peppers, onions, artichokes, pepperocini peppers, tomatoes and black olives. Mix well with salad forks or with your hands.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Make dressing.
- Makes 8 servings.
- Dressing:.
- Mix oil, vinegar, sugar, thyme, dry mustard and garlic together well in a bowl with a whisk.
- Add to salad mix right before serving, and mix well with salad forks.
- Add Parmigiano Reggiano, if using.
- Top with croutons, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.9, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 1075, Carbohydrate 18.7, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 6.3, Protein 4.2
LINDA'S SPAGHETTI SALAD
This salad is GREAT any time of year, and especially when you are having a BBQ or Pot Luck! Great way to get those veggies in too!
Provided by Lindas Busy Kitchen
Categories Spaghetti
Time 40m
Yield 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Boil spaghetti according to pkg. directions.
- Mix prepared veggies and spaghetti in a lg. bowl.
- Sprinkle on seasoning and dressing, to taste.
- Chill for several hours.
- Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.4, Fat 18, SaturatedFat 2.9, Sodium 1024.9, Carbohydrate 55.4, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 8.2, Protein 8.9
LINDA'S LASAGNA
This is my mother's wonderful lasagna recipe. It has been a favorite in our family for years!
Provided by RBLAIR
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 2h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook beef until brown. Drain off all fat. Add onion and cook until translucent. Add tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, water, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and sugar. Stir until combined and cook over medium heat until boiling. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour.
- While sauce is simmering, blend cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, and egg until smooth. Set aside.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Spread 1 cup of sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover sauce with 3 noodles. Cover noodles with 1/3 of the remaining sauce. Top with 1/2 of the mozzarella. Place another layer of noodles and one of sauce over the mozzarella; top that with the cottage cheese mixture. Top with remaining 3 noodles and remaining sauce.
- Bake in preheated oven 30 minutes. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top and bake 15 minutes more, until golden and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 494.1 calories, Carbohydrate 38.2 g, Cholesterol 104.5 mg, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 38.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 1625.9 mg, Sugar 9.3 g
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