Best Citrus Pasta Salad Recipes

ALMOND-CITRUS CHICKEN & PASTA SPINACH SALAD

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There's something for everyone in this Almond-Citrus Chicken & Pasta Spinach Salad. Yet for all its complexity, it takes just 20 minutes to make!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pkg. (6.4 oz.) KRAFT Italian Pasta Salad, divided
2 cups halved sugar snap peas
2-1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken breasts
1 large carrot, shredded
1 large red pepper, chopped
1 can (11 oz.) mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1/4 cup sliced almonds
6 cups tightly packed baby spinach leaves

Steps:

Prepare Pasta Salad as directed on package, reserving Parmesan pouch for later use.
Stir in all remaining ingredients except spinach.
Place 1 cup spinach on each of 6 plates; top with pasta salad mixture and reserved Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 540 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 28 g

CITRUS WALNUT PASTA SALAD

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This recipe is from the good folks at Costco. They always make cooking a lot easier.

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier @eatygourmet

Categories Pasta Salads

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

- 3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts.
- 3 cups bowtie pasta, about 8 ounces.
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken, use rotisserie chicken from the costco deli
- 1 cup smoked cheese such as gouda, cut in 1/4 inch cubes.
- 1 cup celery, cut in thin diagonal slices.
- 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion.
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives.
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- dressing:
- 1/3 cup fresh orange juice.
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice.
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon stoneground mustard
- 2 teaspoon sugar.
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Place walnuts on cookie sheet in a single layer in bake for 8 to 10 minutes checking frequently. Let cool.
Cook pasta as the package directs, drain and let cool completely. to make the dressing mix all ingredients in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk to blend.
Add pasta, chicken, cheese, celery, red onion, walnuts chives and parsley to the dressing. Toss gently to mix. Makes six servings.
If you buy walnuts in sealed packaging they can be stored in their original packaging . Or, open the bag transfer the walnuts to an airtight container to maintain freshness .keep walnuts in an airtight container for up to six months in the refrigerator and up to one year in the freezer

CITRUS-PASTA SALAD

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Orange adds a citrusy spark to a pasta salad showcasing broccoli and radishes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Lunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 box (9 oz) frozen cut broccoli
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup cooked medium pasta shells
2 large radishes, sliced
1 medium orange, peeled, sectioned and seeded

Steps:

Cook and drain broccoli as directed on package. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain.
In medium bowl, mix mayonnaise, orange peel, orange juice and salt. Stir in pasta, radishes, orange sections and broccoli.
Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 7 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 620 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g