FRESH HERB PASTA SALAD
Steps:
- Edible flowers, for garnish
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add haricots verts and cook until crisp tender, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the haricots verts to a bowl of ice water to stop them from cooking.
- Return the pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain the pasta and let cool.
- In a large serving bowl, combine all ingredients, except edible flowers. Toss until ingredients are thoroughly coated with dressing.
- Garnish with edible flowers and serve cold or at room temperature.
EASY PASTA SALAD WITH FRESH HERBS, LEMON AND GARLIC
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- First, prepare the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain it well and allow it to cool.
- Heat half of the extra-virgin olive oil (about 2 tablespoons) in a large skillet over medium heat and add the minced garlic. Cook for just a minute or two, stirring and then reduce the heat to low and add the chopped fresh basil and parsley.
- Cook for just one minute, until heated through. You just want the fresh herbs to start to get gently warmed in order to release their flavors as much as possible, but you don't want them to actually wilt or start to cook.
- Remove the herbs from the heat and allow them to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked and drained pasta with all of the remaining ingredients, including the cooked garlic and herbs, the remainder of the olive oil, lemon juice, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese.
- Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss your pasta salad well and serve it cold. You may also want to let it chill for an hour or two in the refrigerator before serving to let the flavors really develop.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 104 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 14 g, ServingSize 4 to 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
PASTA FRUIT SALAD
When I serve this unusual but delicious dish at a buffet dinner or picnic, it always draws favorable comments. Give it a try! -Dixie Terry, Goreville, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add the fruit. Combine yogurt and orange juice concentrate; pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and chill for several hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 20mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
HERBED PASTA SALAD
This simple pasta salad gets loads of flavor from garlic-infused olive oil and fresh herbs.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and rinse pasta under cold water; leave in colander and set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat oil and garlic over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until garlic is fragrant and sizzling, about 1 minute. Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes.
- Pour garlic oil through a sieve into a large bowl; discard garlic. Add pasta and herbs to oil. Season generously with salt and pepper; toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, chilled or at room temperature.
PASTA WITH MARINATED TOMATOES AND SUMMER HERBS
The easiest summer dinner known to man, pasta con salsa crudo, is a one-bowl, infinitely variable riot of seasonal flavors. It can be made with fancy Italian tuna and local heirloom tomatoes for foodies, or with supermarket mozzarella and tomatoes for children, or with excellent olives and extra pine nuts for vegetarians. It puts you in the kitchen for about a half-hour at the tail end of lunchtime. After that, all there is to do is cook the pasta, and serve with or without crusty bread, boiled corn, sliced tomatoes, or a nice, simple green salad.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories dinner, quick, pastas, appetizer, main course
Time 30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Up to 4 hours before serving, put tomatoes in a large bowl and sprinkle all over with salt. Set aside for 30 minutes, then drain off liquid.
- Add tuna and its oil, olives or capers, if using. Add herbs and zest. Add olive oil, salt and pepper to taste and stir gently, flaking tuna into pieces. Cover and set aside at least 1 hour or up to 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Cook pasta in plenty of boiling salted water. Drain very well. Combine tomatoes and pasta well, then taste and add more oil, salt and pepper to taste. Add red pepper flakes if desired. Sprinkle with pine nuts, if using, and chopped herbs. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 617, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 88 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 510 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
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