Best Italian Garden Salad Recipes

TOSSED ITALIAN GARDEN SALAD

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A fresh garden salad with homemade Italian-style dressing is the perfect accompaniment to my special lasagna. Nicely seasoned with garlic, herbs and a hint of lemon, the dressing is our family's favorite. As soon as the jar is empty, I make more. -Evelyn Gebhardt, Kasilof, Alaska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

6 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon onion salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Dash dried thyme
8 cups torn salad greens
Sliced cucumbers, quartered cherry tomatoes and shredded carrot

Steps:

in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first 11 ingredients; shake well. Refrigerate for 2 hours. Just before serving, combine the greens, cucumbers, tomatoes and carrots in a salad bowl. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

ITALIAN GARDEN PASTA SALAD

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I got the original recipe from Cooking Club of America. I changed the amounts due to my personal tastes as you may do. It doesn't HAVE to be refrigerated overnight, the only time I do that is just for my convienience. Amounts on salad ingredients may be adjusted or left out according to what you like. This is a great pasta salad and I'm always asked for the recipe when I take it to a potluck. Try it, you won't be sorry!8 (1 1/2-cup) servings.

Provided by Susan Dillard

Categories Potluck

Time 40m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

1 lb penne
3/4 cup cubed colby cheese
3/4 cup cubed jalapeno pepper cheese
3/4 cup cubed provolone cheese
3/4 cup julienned genoa salami
4 plum tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup pitted black olives
1/2 cup sliced red onion
1/2 cup broccoli floret
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 (6 1/2 ounce) jars marinated artichokes, 1 undrained
1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomato packed in oil, and herbs
1 1/2 cups Italian dressing
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Steps:

Cook penne according to package directions.
In medium bowl, whisk together Italian dressing, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, parsley, basil and oregano.
In large bowl, combine penne, Colby cheese, hot pepper cheese, Provolone cheese, salami, plum tomatoes, bell pepper, olives, onion, broccoli, celery, artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes.
Pour dressing over penne mixture; toss well.
Season with salt and pepper.
Refrigerate overnight.
Before serving, toss pasta.
Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

ITALIAN GARDEN PEPPERONI PASTA SALAD

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A summertime family favorite. Makes a large amount but will last several days in the fridge.

Provided by Lisa Huxhold

Categories Other Salads

Time 1h7m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

12 oz multi-colored rotini
4 plum tomatoes chopped or grape tomatoes sliced in half
1 cucumber cut into bite sized pieces
2-3 sweet peppers colors to your choosing
1 medium sweet onion sliced into bite sized pieces
1 can(s) sliced black olives drained
6 oz package of sliced pepperoni
8 oz fresh mozzarella pearls
8 oz creamy italian salad dressing
8 oz italian salad dressing

Steps:

1. Cook Rotini according to package directions, rinse and let cool. While pasta is cooking and cooling begin chopping the vegetables.
2. Chop onion, tomatoes, peppers, cucumber into bite sized pieces.
3. Add vegetables, olives, mozzarella and pepperoni to pasta. Pour dressings over the top and stir. Chill overnight.

ITALIAN GARDEN SALAD

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This recipe is a great way to use the vegetables my husband raises on our farm. It's always well received and is perfect for summer picnics, office luncheons or a light dinner. Lori Daniels, Beverly, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
1 cup cut fresh green beans
DRESSING:
6 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
SALAD:
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 medium green pepper, julienned
4 ounces Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, cubed
1 medium zucchini, sliced
1 small yellow summer squash, sliced
8 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 small red onion, halved and sliced
Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

Cook spaghetti according to package directions, adding the green beans during the last 4 minutes of cooking., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the dressing ingredients. Add the chicken, pepper, Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, zucchini, squash, tomatoes and onion., Drain spaghetti and beans; rinse in cold water. Add to the other ingredients and toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 432mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

ITALIAN GARDEN SALAD

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Make and share this Italian Garden Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Michelle Bakel

Categories Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

8 ounces rotini noodles (plain colored)
1 cup carrot, sliced
1/4 cup green bell pepper, diced
2 cups broccoli florets
1 ounce black olives, pitted and sliced
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halfed
3/4 cup prepared buttermilk dressing (ranch)

Steps:

Prepare Rotini accourding to the package.
Add Carrots, Pepper, Broccoli, Olives, and tomatoes.
Toss well with Salad Dressing.
Cover.
Allow to marinate in refrigerator one hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.7, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 39.3, Carbohydrate 21.7, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 1.7, Protein 4

ITALIAN GARDEN PASTA SALAD

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Categories Pasta Vegetable

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup mostaccioli
3 Tbsp. tarragon vinegar
2 Tbsp. oil
1 tsp. fresh dill weed
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. dry mustard
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 cup (1 medium) chopped tomato
1 cup (1-2) medium sliced zucchini
1 cup pitted ripe olives
1/4 cup sliced green onions

Steps:

Cook the mostaccioli, drain and rinse under cold water. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, oil, dill weed, salt, mustard, pepper and garlic. In a large bowl combine the cooked mostaccioli, tomato, zucchini, olives and onions. Pour dressing over salad mixture, toss well to combine ingredients. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors.

ITALIAN GARDEN SALAD

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Put your farmers' market finds to good use with our Italian Garden Salad recipe, made with olives, zucchini and red pepper. Add some grilled chicken to this Healthy Living garden salad if you're looking for some extra oomph.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 pkg. (10 oz.) torn mixed salad greens
1 small red pepper, cut into strips
1 small zucchini, sliced
1/2 cup sliced red onions
1/2 cup pitted black olives
1/2 cup KRAFT Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette Dressing

Steps:

Toss greens with vegetables and olives in large bowl.
Add dressing; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 500 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

GARDEN SALAD WITH ITALIAN DRESSING

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A basic garden salad- you can vary the quantities used as desired. Serve the salad in one large bowl or as a side to a meal. Serve the dressing seperately and everyone can add their own. The dressing makes 1 1/2 cups.

Provided by Jubes

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

6 large iceberg lettuce leaves
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 onion, cut in rings
1 red bell peppers (capsicum) or 1 green bell pepper, cut in slices (capsicum)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or 3 tomatoes, cut in wedges
1 cucumber, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon white sugar
1/2 cup light olive oil (use a good quality oil)
1/2 small white onion, very finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped finely (capsicum)
1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped

Steps:

Toss salad ingredients to combine.
For the dressing- Place ingredients in a screw top jar and shake well- Makes 1 1/2 cups.
Serve the salad in one large bowl or as a side to a meal.
Add desired amount of dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.8, Fat 28.5, SaturatedFat 4, Sodium 106.3, Carbohydrate 36.7, Fiber 12.6, Sugar 23.1, Protein 9.2

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