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
ANTIPASTO KABOBS
My husband and I met at a cooking class. We have loved creating menus and entertaining ever since. These make-ahead antipasto skewers are always a hit. -Denise Hazen, Cincinnati, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 35m
Yield 40 appetizers.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the tortellini, olives and salad dressing. Toss to coat; cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight., Drain mixture, discarding marinade. For each appetizer, thread a stuffed olive, a folded pepperoni slice, a tortellini, a folded salami piece and a ripe olive on a toothpick or short skewer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 315mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
PASTA SALAD ON A STICK
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield about 12 skewers
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the tortellini according to the package instructions, draining them 1 to 2 minutes before indicated on the package to keep them very al dente. Cool to room temperature before assembling.
- To assemble, start with a cherry tomato to hold everything securely on the skewer. Then add a tortellini, a slice of salami folded in quarters, another tortellini, an artichoke half, tomato, tortellini, salami slice and finally, another tortellini. Repeat with the remaining skewer ingredients.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the Italian dressing and mayonnaise. Arrange the skewers on a platter, drizzle with the dressing and serve.
PASTA SALAD KABOBS
Kids enjoy eating this and it is convenient for people to eat at a potluck. It does take time to put this together, but the presentation is lovely.
Provided by Andtototoo
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 37m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook the cheese tortellini, drain and rinse with cold water.
- Put the cooked tortellini, artichoke pieces, tomatoes, olives, broccoli and salami in separate containers.
- Add Italian dressing to each of the containers and stir to mix.
- Let the ingredients marinate for 1 hour.
- The salami should marinate in the fridge.
- When ready to make up the kabobs, take wooden skewers and thread them with the 6 ingredients (five if you want the kabobs to be vegetarian without the salami).
- You can vary what you put on the kabobs to make each one slightly different, or you can make each of them the same.
- To put the salami on the skewers, lightly fold each slice in half and then punch the skewer through the meat.
- As you finish the kabobs, put them in something like a one-layer cake pan (9" x 13").
- Cover the pan and chill in the fridge until serving time.
- You can do a similar kind of kabob using different kinds of fruit.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 538.3, Fat 25.5, SaturatedFat 4, Sodium 1975.6, Carbohydrate 73.4, Fiber 28.9, Sugar 11.2, Protein 20.7
GRILLED SAUSAGE KEBABS WITH PASTA SALAD
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat a grill pan over medium heat and coat with cooking spray. Thread 2 sausage halves and 1 whole baby bell pepper onto each of 8 metal skewers. Brush the kebabs with 1 tablespoon olive oil and grill, turning as needed and covering the pan halfway through cooking, until marked all over, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Combine the 2 sliced baby bell peppers, the spinach, olives, garlic, basil and the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large bowl; toss to coat. Drain the pasta and immediately transfer to the bowl with the spinach mixture; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper and top with the cheese. Serve the pasta salad with the kebabs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 493, Fat 26 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Cholesterol 48 milligrams, Sodium 944 milligrams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 30 grams
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