Best Spring Mix In Pasta Salad Recipes

SPRING MIX-IN' PASTA SALAD

Spring Mix-In' Pasta Salad image

This is a salad I came up with for my family. After they tested it, I bought it to several pot-lucks where it also appears to be really liked (that is, all gone!). It can be adjusted to whatever type greens you may prefer, such as fresh spinach instead of spring mix or green olives or shrimp instead of chicken pieces.

Provided by mic-jac

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 18m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 lb spaghetti noodles (or thin noodles, if preferred)
1 (16 ounce) bag spring greens, salad
1 (8 ounce) container cherry tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can black olives (cut in halves)
1/2 lb cooked chicken piece (optional)
1 -2 tablespoon black bean garlic sauce (I use Lee Kum Kee)
3/4-1 cup your favorite Italian dressing (I mix my own, using Good Seasons with olive oil)

Steps:

Cook pasta as directed, rinse and drain thoroughly. Place in large salad bowl (add chicken or shrimp, if using), and mix in the black bean garlic sauce giving a light coating to all. This can be adjusted to your taste.
Add bag of Spring Mix salad, olives and cherry tomatoes. Mix completely, and then pour the Italian dressing over all mixing thoroughly once more.
Can be eaten right off or chilled for later.

SPRING GREEK PASTA SALAD

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For a light meal, we toss rotini pasta with cucumber, zucchini and sweet peppers. Make this cucumber pasta salad into a main dish by adding grilled chicken. -Christine Schenher, Exeter, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

4 cups veggie rotini or other spiral pasta (about 12 ounces)
VINAIGRETTE:
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon water
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons minced fresh oregano or 1 tablespoon dried oregano
SALAD:
3 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 small cucumber, seeded and chopped
1 small zucchini, chopped
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/3 cup sliced pitted Greek olives, optional
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain well., In a small bowl, whisk oil, lemon juice, vinegar, water, garlic, salt and pepper until blended. Stir in oregano., In a large bowl, combine pasta, vegetables and, if desired, olives. Add vinaigrette and cheese; toss to combine. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 219mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

KAREN'S SPRING MIX SALAD

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This is a delicious and easy salad that my mother-in-law makes.

Provided by Michelle

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Mixed Greens Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens
1 ripe avocado - peeled, pitted and chopped
1 ripe tomato, chopped
1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained
6 Greek pepperoncini peppers
¼ cup olive oil
2 teaspoons white vinegar
2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
3 ounces grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a large bowl, toss together the mixed greens, avocado, tomato, olives and pepperoncini peppers. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, garlic salt, oregano and basil. Pour over the salad mixture and toss to coat. Sprinkle with parmesan and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.2 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Cholesterol 12.5 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 1448 mg, Sugar 1.2 g