Best Lindas Spaghetti Salad Recipes

LINDA'S SEAFOOD PASTA SALAD

Linda's Seafood Pasta Salad image

I love the flavors in this pasta salad with the addition of the lemon, shrimp and Old Bay Seasoning! I often substitute whole wheat pasta in this dish... I also double the mayonnaise, Old Bay seasoning and lemon, adding half when I initially make it, then just before serving I add some more, so it isn't dry after sitting in the fridge for flavors to meld... Sometimes I just double up on the shrimp or the crabmeat instead of using both together... Either way, this recipe is a KEEPER for sure!

Provided by Lindas Busy Kitchen

Categories Crab

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

8 ounces shell pasta
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
2 tablespoons onions, minced
6 ounces fresh baby shrimp, cooked and peeled
8 ounces fresh crabmeat, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 -2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning, to taste
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 tablespoon parsley
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

Cook pasta according to pkg. directions.
Drain, and rinse in cold water.
Immediately toss with lemon juice.
Mix in the remaining ingredients.
Chill for several hours.
Serve on a bed a lettuce.

LINDA'S ITALIAN SALAD WITH SPICY ITALIAN DRESSING

Linda's Italian Salad With Spicy Italian Dressing image

This is one of my creations that I served with Chicken and Veal Marsala, Fettuccini Alfredo, and Italian Garlic Bread for a dinner I had with company last winter... It was a perfect salad to serve with my special Italian dinner!

Provided by Lindas Busy Kitchen

Categories Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

2 cups fresh spinach
3 cups red leaf lettuce, torn
1/2 head romaine lettuce, lg. stems removed, then torn
1 red pepper, cut into thin strips
1 medium red onion, sliced, then each slice cut into thirds
2 (8 ounce) cans quartered artichokes, drained
6 pepperoncini peppers, cut in half
3 plum tomatoes, cut into slices, then cut in half
1 (14 ounce) can black olives, cut in half
salt and pepper, to taste
garlic and herbed croutons (optional)
parmigiano-reggiano cheese (optional)
1/2 cup canola oil, I used extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup vinegar, I used white
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, I used 2 teaspoons of dried my friend made
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

Salad:.
Add greens to a lg. salad bowl. Mix well.
Add peppers, onions, artichokes, pepperocini peppers, tomatoes and black olives. Mix well with salad forks or with your hands.
Season with salt and pepper.
Make dressing.
Makes 8 servings.
Dressing:.
Mix oil, vinegar, sugar, thyme, dry mustard and garlic together well in a bowl with a whisk.
Add to salad mix right before serving, and mix well with salad forks.
Add Parmigiano Reggiano, if using.
Top with croutons, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.9, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 1075, Carbohydrate 18.7, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 6.3, Protein 4.2

ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SALAD

Italian Spaghetti Salad image

This attractive, fresh-tasting spaghetti salad can conveniently be made the night before. It makes enough for a crowd! -Lucia Johnson, Massena, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) thin spaghetti, halved
3 medium tomatoes, diced
3 small zucchini, diced
1 large cucumber, halved, seeded and diced
1 medium green pepper, diced
1 medium sweet red pepper, diced
1 bottle (8 ounces) Italian salad dressing
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1-1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds
1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add tomatoes, zucchini, cucumber and peppers. , Combine remaining ingredients; pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 168mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges