Best Quick Italian Salad Recipes

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QUICK ITALIAN PASTA SALAD



Quick Italian Pasta Salad image

A quick and flavorful pasta salad with salami and bell peppers.

Provided by Trish

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Rotini Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (12 ounce) package tri-color rotini pasta
¾ pound Italian salami, finely diced
½ green bell pepper, sliced
½ red bell pepper, sliced
½ red onion, chopped
1 cup Italian-style salad dressing
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives
8 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine)
3 (.7 ounce) packages dry Italian-style salad dressing mix, or to taste
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain and rinse with cold water until cool.
  • Combine pasta, salami, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion, salad dressing, olives, and mozzarella cheese in a large bowl. Mix dry salad dressing into pasta; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Cholesterol 46 mg, Fat 21 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 15.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 1893.1 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

QUICK ITALIAN SALAD



Quick Italian Salad image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup grated Parmesan (pre-grated in a pack from the store)
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon vinegar
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 clove garlic, pressed
Juice of 1 lemon
1 head romaine lettuce, roughly chopped
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, chunked
6 whole pepperoncini
1/2 cup whole black olives
1/2 cup whole red cherry tomatoes
1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced into circles
1/3 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • For the dressing: In a blender, add the olive oil, mayonnaise, Parmesan, parsley, sugar, vinegar, black pepper, salt, red pepper flakes, garlic and lemon juice and blend until pureed.
  • For the salad: Put the romaine and iceberg greens in a large bowl and toss with the dressing. Top the salad with the pepperoncini, olives, tomatoes and onions. Sprinkle with Parmesan at the end.

QUICK ITALIAN SALAD WITH A CREAMY DRESSING(PIONEER WOMAN)



Quick Italian Salad With a Creamy Dressing(Pioneer Woman) image

Yes, quick and easy and delicious! Ree Drummond made this for her helper Josh and her daughter for lunch. They had been out roping cattle. She served with pizza burgers and a French silk pie for dessert. Yum!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 20m

Yield 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (pre-grated in a pack or grate it yourself)
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley (if I have a little fresh basil, I throw that in too)
1 tablespoon sugar (I like to use honey)
1 tablespoon vinegar (red wine vinegar is good )
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 garlic clove, pressed
1 lemon, juice of
1 head romaine lettuce, roughly chopped
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, chunked (I like to use baby greens instead)
5 -6 whole pepperoncini peppers (Ree left them whole, but you can use sliced)
1/2 cup black olives
1/2 cup whole cherry tomatoes
1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced into circles
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • For the dressing: In a blender, add the olive oil, mayonnaise, Parmesan, parsley, sugar, vinegar, black pepper, salt, red pepper flakes, garlic and lemon juice and blend until pureed.
  • For the salad: Put the romaine and iceberg greens in a large bowl and toss with the dressing. Top the salad with the pepperoncini, olives, tomatoes and onions. Sprinkle with Parmesan at the end.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.6, Fat 25.8, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 11.1, Sodium 1417.5, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 7.8, Protein 6.5

QUICK ITALIAN BROCCOLI SALAD



Quick Italian Broccoli Salad image

Brighten up your winter meals with this crisp and colorful salad. Tomatoes, broccoli, mushrooms and red onions mingle with crunchy water chestnuts, all draped in a zesty bottled dressing. Dorothy Myrick of Kent, Washington shared this recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 small red onion, sliced and separated into rings
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
3/4 cup reduced-fat Italian salad dressing
1-1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, onion, water chestnuts and mushrooms. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Add tomatoes; gently toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 38 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 295mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

QUICK ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING



Quick Italian Salad Dressing image

As a diabetic who likes salads, I was tired of plain vinegar and oil topping the greens. So I came up with this tongue-tingling dressing.-George Greenauer, Spencerport, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 2/3 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Sugar substitute equivalent to 2 to 4 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts :

QUICK ITALIAN PASTA SALAD



Quick Italian Pasta Salad image

I came up with this recipe after making the boxed kind for many years and I would doctor it up with fresh veggies, so I thought why not just make my own! It's super quick and easy and you can add as much or as many veggies that you like or use your own favorite dressing.

Provided by Meekocu2

Categories     European

Time 38m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (12 ounce) box barilla tri-color spiral pasta
1 (16 fluid ounce) bottle kraft zesty fat-free Italian salad dressing
1 medium cucumber
1 medium bell pepper (any color will do)
3 medium roma tomatoes
1/2 medium red onion (purple)
1 small zucchini or 1 medium zucchini
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
diced cheese (optional)
diced pepperoni (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside to drain well.
  • Cut cucumber, bell pepper, and onion into bite sized pieces. Place into the bowl you will be using for the salad.
  • Cut tomatoes in half and and in half again and deseed. Cut into bite sized pieces. Add to the bowl.
  • Cut stem and bottom off zucchini. Shred zucchini and add to the other vegetables.
  • Make sure the pasta is very well drained, and add to the bowl.
  • Pour salad dressing over pasta and vegetables. Use as little or as much as you like. I think it needs quite a bit since the pasta will soak some up.
  • Add the italian seasoning.
  • Mix well and chill at least 4 to 6 hours or over night for best flavors. Stirring occasionally.
  • To serve top with diced cheese and pepperoni if using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 1.1, Sodium 638.6, Carbohydrate 40.9, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 8.3, Protein 7

QUICK AND ZESTY ITALIAN SALAD



Quick and Zesty Italian Salad image

Enjoy this salad with your favorite Italian meal or add some meat such as salami, etc., and make it a complete meal.

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Categories     Lettuce Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pkg salad greens or romaine lettuce
1 c mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 small 2-oz. can ripe black olives, sliced
1 can(s) 14.5 oz. can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 c roasted red bell peppers from a jar, drained

Steps:

  • 1. Add lettuces to a large bowl and toss well.
  • 2. Add remaining ingredients and toss well.
  • 3. Toss with your favorite Italian salad dressing.

QUICK ITALIAN SALAD



Quick Italian Salad image

When I'm looking to use up garden-fresh vegetables, this is the recipe I reach for. Toss in whatever vegetables you like...the results are always fantastic.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 1-1/2 cups dressing.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Salad greens
Sliced tomatoes, zucchini, mushrooms and green pepper or vegetables of your choice
1 cup canola oil
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Arrange greens and vegetables in a salad bowl or on individual salad plates. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine all remaining ingredients; shake well. Serve over salad.

Nutrition Facts :

QUICK ITALIAN PASTA SALAD



QUICK ITALIAN PASTA SALAD image

Categories     Pasta     Pepper     Sausage

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (12 ounce) tri-color rotini pasta
3/4 pound Italian salami, finely diced
1/2 green bell pepper, sliced
1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
1/2 red onion, chopped
1 cup Italian-style salad dressing
3 packages (.7 ounce) dry Italian-style dressing mix, or to taste
1 can (6 ounce) black olives, sliced
8 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls/ciliegine
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain and rinse with cold water until cool.
  • Combine pasta, salami, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion, salad dressing, olives, and mozzarella cheese in a large bowl.
  • Mix dry salad dressing into pasta; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

QUICK ITALIAN SALAD



Quick Italian Salad image

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 head Romaine lettuce, torn
1 medium tomato, cut into wedges
1/2 medium cucumber, sliced
1 small red onion, chopped
1/2 cup cubed mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
bottled Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • Toss the first six ingredients in a large salad bowl. Pour dressing over all and toss lightly to coat. Serve immediately.© Copyright Reiman Publications, 1993-1997

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

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