Best Florentine Pasta Salad Recipes

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CHICKEN FLORENTINE SALAD WITH ORZO PASTA



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This hearty salad is a delicious meal that will fill any tummy! Serve as a main course and everyone will be pleased! Has pleased my friends and family time and time again!

Provided by EMILIEWASMYEVE

Categories     Salad     Pasta Salad     Spinach Pasta Salad

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups orzo pasta
2 (10 ounce) packages baby spinach
3 cups chopped grilled chicken
2 roma tomatoes, diced
½ cup pine nuts
¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
2 tablespoons capers, or to taste
1 cup balsamic vinegar
⅓ cup olive oil
¼ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons dried parsley
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 10 to 11 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • Mix orzo, spinach, chicken, tomatoes, pine nuts, sun-dried tomatoes, and capers in a large bowl.
  • Whisk balsamic vinegar, olive oil, sugar, parsley, basil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; drizzle over salad. Toss to coat. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.3 calories, Carbohydrate 54.4 g, Cholesterol 41.6 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 529.9 mg, Sugar 14.4 g

COLD CHICKEN FLORENTINE PASTA SALAD



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Chopped chicken breast and shredded mozzarella combine with pasta and spinach to make this tasty Florentine-style salad.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings, 1-1/4 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pkg. (6.9 oz.) KRAFT Italian Pasta Salad, divided
1 pkg. (6 oz.) OSCAR MAYER CARVING BOARD Flame Grilled Chicken Breast Strips, chopped
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Steps:

  • Prepare Pasta Salad following Basic Directions, reserving Parmesan pouch for later use.
  • Add chicken, spinach and mozzarella; mix lightly.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 870 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 27 g

FLORENTINE PASTA SALAD



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Quick and easy hot teriyaki salad with wilted spinach.

Provided by Sue

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound spaghetti
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 red onion, coarsely chopped
10 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 cup teriyaki sauce
2 carrots, shredded
8 ounces spinach, rinsed

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Place in large bowl.
  • Meanwhile, in large skillet or wok, heat oil over high heat. Add garlic, onion and mushroom. Cook until onions are translucent. Add teriyaki sauce and carrot, cook 3 minutes more.
  • Add cooked vegetable mixture to pasta, toss. Add spinach and toss. Cover for 5 minutes to wilt spinach. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.2 calories, Carbohydrate 53.3 g, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 1412.3 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

15 MINUTE FLORENTINE PASTA SALAD



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Fresh, fast, fantastic! Create a yummy pasta salad in no time with a little help from packaged fresh pasta and pesto sauce. Recipe is great as is or make it your own by adding grilled shrimp or chicken, fresh mushrooms, green peas, carrots, sun-dried tomatoes, etc. Found this recipe in BHG, May 1990. Enjoy!

Provided by Mrs.Jack

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (9 ounce) package fresh linguine or 1 (9 ounce) package fresh fettuccine pasta
1 (7 ounce) package fresh pesto sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cups shredded fresh spinach
1 cup coarsely chopped tomatoes
3/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook linguine according to package directions. Drain and cool under cold running water. Drain thoroughly.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine pesto sauce and lemon juice.
  • Add linguine; toss well.
  • Add spinach, tomato, and onion; toss until coated well.
  • Spoon onto individual plates or a large platter. Sprinkle w/ pine nuts and top w/ grated parmesan cheese.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.3, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 23.3, Sodium 15.9, Carbohydrate 21, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.5, Protein 4.8

PASTA FLORENTINE SALAD



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Make and share this Pasta Florentine Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Chicken

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb of your favorite pasta, cooked,drained and cooled (penne, bow ties, sea shells, fettucini, etc)
8 ounces shredded or chunked cooked chicken (grilled is best)
1 cup of fresh Baby Spinach
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 bunch green onion, diced/chopped
1 bunch fresh basil, diced/chopped salt pepper parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl and stir to mix.
  • Toss together with pasta, chicken and spinach.
  • Allow to rest for at least two hours before service.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 990.9, Fat 61, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 25.9, Sodium 41.9, Carbohydrate 89.3, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 3.2, Protein 22.1

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