Best Mediterranean Pineapple Pasta Salad Recipes

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MEDITERRANEAN PASTA SALAD



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Juicy tomatoes and cucumbers along with salty olives, red onion, tender pasta, and spinach are tossed together with creamy feta cheese in a homemade dressing for a crave-able salad that's so easy to make!

Provided by Donya Mullins

Categories     Main Course     Pasta     Salad

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 18

12 ounces pasta
1 cup halved grape tomatoes
1 cup sliced and quartered cucumbers
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 cup baby spinach
1/2 cup sliced pitted green olives
1/2 cup sliced pitted black olives
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 to 3/4 cup Homemade Greek Salad Dressing
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 large clove minced garlic
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper

Steps:

  • To a pot of salted boiling water, add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Add pasta, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, spinach, and olives to a large bowl. Drizzle on about 1/2 cup of Greek Salad Dressing and toss all ingredients. Add feta cheese and more dressing plus salt and pepper if desired and toss until just combined. Serve immediately and enjoy!

MEDITERRANEAN PASTA SALAD



Mediterranean Pasta Salad image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 31m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Kosher salt
1 pound tricolor pasta, such as bow tie or fusilli
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 to 3 teaspoons dijon mustard
Freshly ground pepper
2/3 to 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup diced sun-dried tomatoes
1/4 cup fresh basil, julienned
1/4 cup diced onion
2 large pickled pepperoncini peppers, diced
3 tablespoons halved black olives
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
1 1/2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1 1/2 tablespoons grated romano cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente; drain, then rinse with cold water to cool.
  • Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette: Whisk the vinegar, mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in enough of the oil to make a smooth dressing; season with salt and pepper.
  • Combine the sun-dried tomatoes, basil, onion, pepperoncini, olives and oregano in a bowl. Add the cooked pasta, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Add the vinaigrette and both cheeses and toss. Chill until ready to serve.

MEDITERRANEAN PASTA SALAD : PERFECT FOR SUMMER PICNICS OR YOUR BBQ PARTIES



Mediterranean pasta salad : Perfect for summer picnics or your BBQ parties image

This Mediterranean pasta salad is my family's favorite. We can eat this at any time. It can be enjoyable when it's hot or cold!! It is full of vegetables, beans and other Mediterranean flavors. I am sure you will enjoy it too. Give it a try!

Provided by Grishma Shah @ZaikaZabardast

Categories     Salads

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cup(s) gemili pasta
to taste - salt
to taste - freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon(s) red pepper flakes
3 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin
1/2 cup(s) sun dried tomatoes - chopped
1 can(s) organic garbanzo beans
1 cup(s) canned artichoke hearts - chopped
1/4 cup(s) freshly chopped parsley
1/2 cup(s) shallots - diced
3 clove(s) garlic - chopped
3 tablespoon(s) halved kalamata olives
2/3 cup(s) feta cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt and a Tbsp of EVOO to it. Add the pasta and cook until al dente; drain, Keep it aside. (Or just follow direction on your package)
  • Meanwhile while your pasta is cooking, put 2 Tbsp of EVOO in a pan on medium heat and sauté diced shallots, season with some salt and freshly ground black pepper. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes
  • Now add chopped garlic and sauté for just 30 seconds. Do not let it cook for longer because you do not want to lose garlic flavor.
  • Now add Garbanzo beans and let it cook for 5 more minutes. After 5 minutes add chopped artichoke hearts, parsley and sun-dried tomatoes. Let it cook for 7 more minutes so all the flavors from artichokes and tomatoes will get into Garbanzo beans.
  • Now it's time to add cooked pasta, 1/2 teaspoon salt (If needed) and 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Mix it nicely so it covers all the pasta, now add feta cheese, olives and mix nicely again!!
  • Now time to taste and adjust salt amount!! It's ready to serve. But remember to garnish with some feta cheese, some parsley and some freshly ground black pepper before serving. Serve hot or cold....It's enjoyable either way. Perfect for winter and summer!! So including preparation and cooking time it takes about 20 minutes...not bad at all for a healthy home cooked meal!! What say? Enjoy!

MEDITERRANEAN PINEAPPLE PASTA SALAD



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Make and share this Mediterranean Pineapple Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SouthernBell2627

Categories     Pineapple

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 ounces canned pineapple chunks, drained
6 ounces cooked and drained cheese tortellini
3 ounces turkey sausage, sliced, cooked and drained
3/8 cup diced red bell pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In large bowl, combine pineapple, tortellini, sausage, bell pepper and parsley.
  • Combine remaining ingredients for salad dressing.
  • Add dressing to salad; toss until mixed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486, Fat 24.1, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 60.9, Sodium 832.2, Carbohydrate 49.9, Fiber 3, Sugar 8.7, Protein 18.7

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