CALIFORNIA PASTA SALAD
As far as cold pasta salad recipes go, this is one of the best. Not only does it travel well to get-togethers such as picnics or tailgate parties, but people absolutely love it when it gets there. -Jeanette Krembas, Laguna Niguel, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions; Drain and rinse in cold water. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the vegetables and olives. , In a large bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over spaghetti mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 567mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
ARTICHOKE PASTA SALAD
"I've made this salad many times for my husband and me," Nancy Adams of Las Vegas, Nevada writes of her flavorful and fetching macaroni medley. "We like it for lunch with pineapple-topped ham slices and sweet potatoes. Or you can stir in a can of tuna into the salad for a complete meal."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook the macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the remaining ingredients; gently toss to coat. Cover and chill until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 302mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CALIFORNIA PASTA SALAD WITH ARTICHOKES
I really learned to love artichokes when I lived in Northern California. Here is a recipe I got from a friend who was a chef in Monterey, California, back in the 1970's. Its a wonderful choice for summer lunches and can be a side or even a main dish salad.
Provided by Kathie Carr
Categories Pasta Salads
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Cook pasta as directed on package. Add broccoli and carrots slices during the last 3-4 minutes of cooking. Rinse with cool water and drain well. Drain artichokes and save marinade. Set marinade aside.
- 2. Combine all ingredients (except marinade, salt, and pepper, and cheese). Mix well. Add as much of the marinade as you prefer for dressing. Toss all. Top with salt and pepper and cheese. Refrigerate to cool salad. Serve with warm bread.
ARTICHOKE PASTA SALAD
Steps:
- In a large bowl toss all of the ingredients. Serve or store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- In a 1-quart mason jar, place all of the herbs, zest, chile, and peppercorns. Pour both oils into a saucepan and heat to 200 degrees F. Pour the hot oils into the jar and cover with a kitchen towel. Let stand overnight.
- Place cheesecloth over the top of the jar and replace the outer rim of the lid. Invert and strain oil into desired container.
SPINACH ARTICHOKE PASTA SALAD
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Time 13m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring 5 or 6 inches of water to a boil in a large pot. Salt boiling water and add pasta. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until pasta is just tender and the tortellini are floating like buoys. Drain tortellini, then cool the cooked pasta by spreading them out on a large plate or a cookie sheet in a single layer.
- Coarsely chop baby spinach. Combine with artichoke pieces, roasted red pepper and red onion. Chop garlic, then add salt to it and mash it into a paste with the flat of your knife. Transfer garlic paste to a small bowl and add lemon zest, lemon juice and vinegar to it. Whisk in oil, thyme and pepper. Add pasta and sun-dried tomatoes to the salad. Dress salad and gently toss. Serve or refrigerate.
ARTICHOKE PASTA SALAD
This light Artichoke Pasta Salad makes a perfect portable lunchtime meal.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Meanwhile, chop garlic. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and drag the blade of a large knife at an angle across mixture until a paste forms. Add garlic paste to a small bowl, along with mayonnaise, mustard, lemon zest and juice, and artichoke marinade; whisk to combine and season with salt and pepper.
- Return pasta to pot, add artichokes and dressing, and toss, adding enough pasta water to create a light sauce that coats pasta; stir in Parmesan and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until chilled, 1 hour (or overnight); toss with escarole to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 2 g
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