Best Mediterranean Pineapple Pasta Salad Recipes

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MEDITERRANEAN CHICKPEA PASTA SALAD



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This vegetarian chickpea pasta salad is loaded with grape tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, and fresh basil and dressed with a garlicky lemon vinaigrette. It's the perfect picnic, cookout, or meal prep pasta salad!

Provided by Marisa Moore

Categories     Appetizer     Salad     Side Dish

Number Of Ingredients 16

½ lb. chickpea pasta (I used rotini)
2 cups diced cucumber (seeds removed)
2 cups halved grape tomatoes
½ cup sliced black olives
½ cup thin red onion slices (a small red onion)
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
handful fresh basil, torn or shredded
1 large lemon, juiced
3 tbsp white wine vinegar
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 large garlic cloves
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tsp coarse salt
2 tsp raw sugar

Steps:

  • Cook the chickpea pasta according to package directions, in salted water. Allow to cool slightly. Toss with a little oil to prevent sticking if needed.
  • Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette. Add all vinaigrette ingredients to a mason jar with a lid and shake until blended or whisk in a medium bowl.
  • Assemble the salad. Add the warm chickpea pasta, vegetables, and feta to a large mixing bowl. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat. Top with the torn basil. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Sodium 448 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ITALIAN PASTA SALAD RECIPE



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This is one satisfying and flavor-packed cold pasta salad with crunchy veggies, fresh herbs, rustic old-world salami, tangy olives, and mozzarella. A zesty Italian dressing brings it all together.

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Salad

Number Of Ingredients 18

¾ lb pasta, ((I recommend fusilli or rotini pasta) )
Kosher salt
1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
1 bell pepper (any color, cored and chopped)
1 shallot (chopped)
1 cup marinated artichoke hearts (6 ounces)
1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives
6 pepperoncini, (chopped)
6 to 8 ounces salami, (sliced into bite size pieces )
6 ounces mozzarella cheese, (torn (or mozzarella cheese balls))
½ cup packed chopped fresh parsley
½ cup packed chopped fresh basil leaves
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, (minced)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in boiling water according to package instructions until the pasta is cooked to al dante (don't forget to salt your water). Drain
  • In a large bowl, mix the pasta with the tomatoes, chopped veggies, artichoke hearts, olives, pepperoncini, salami, mozzarella, and fresh herbs.
  • In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix the dressing ingredients together.
  • Pour the dressing over the pasta and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.3 kcal, Carbohydrate 31.1 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Cholesterol 26.9 mg, Sodium 748.4 mg, Fiber 2.7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MEDITERRANEAN PASTA SALAD



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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 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

AVOCADO PINEAPPLE SALAD



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Delicious and refreshing, this is a yummy salad that is sure to please everyone! Serve over steak or fish, or use as a salsa with chips. Garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired.

Provided by Jackie

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ cups cucumbers - peeled, seeded, and cubed
½ cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped serrano pepper
2 tablespoons lime juice
¾ teaspoon salt
2 ½ cups pineapple, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced

Steps:

  • Combine the cucumbers, onion, serrano pepper, lime juice, and salt in a large bowl. Add the pineapple and avocado. Gently toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 148.8 mg, Sugar 4 g

PINEAPPLE PASTA SALAD



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

Provided by Denise in NH

Categories     Pineapple

Time 30m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 ounces corkscrew macaroni
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks
1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups cauliflower florets
2 cups broccoli florets
1 large red bell peppers or 1 large yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 medium red onion, sliced thin and separated into rings

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Drain pineapple chunks reserving 3 tbsp of juice.
  • Combine pasta and cauliflower in a large bowl and pour dressing over and mix till well coated.
  • (dressing instructions to follow) Refrigerate overnight.
  • Add the broccoli, bell pepper, pineapple chunks and onions mixing well.
  • Refrigerate till serving time.
  • Dressing: Combine vegetable oil, reserved pineapple juice, mustard, vinegar, worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a jar with a lid and shake till well mixed.

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