Best Nanas Feta Veggie Rotini Salad Recipes

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ROTINI PASTA SALAD



Rotini Pasta Salad image

This pasta salad is perfect for entertaining, picnics, potlucks, or just every day at home. The flavors are fresh, delicious, and perfect for a flavorful lunch, or dinner side.

Provided by Kimber

Categories     Side Dish

Number Of Ingredients 10

16 oz rotini pasta ((1 box))
4 oz cheddar cheese (cubed)
4 oz mozzarella cheese (cubed)
1 green bell pepper (diced)
1 red bell pepper (diced)
1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
1/2 cup red onion (finely diced)
8 oz pepperoni slices (quartered)
1 cup Italian dressing ((see note))
1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta per package directions. Drain pasta and run under cold water, then place pasta in a large bowl.
  • While the pasta is cooking prep the remaining ingredients. When it is done, mix in the cheese, peppers, tomatoes, onion, pepperoni, and basil.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
  • Serve immediately or chill, then toss before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.5 cup, Calories 356 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 37 mg, Sodium 649 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g

SPRING GREEK PASTA SALAD



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For a light meal, we toss rotini pasta with cucumber, zucchini and sweet peppers. Make this cucumber pasta salad into a main dish by adding grilled chicken. -Christine Schenher, Exeter, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 cups veggie rotini or other spiral pasta (about 12 ounces)
VINAIGRETTE:
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon water
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons minced fresh oregano or 1 tablespoon dried oregano
SALAD:
3 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 small cucumber, seeded and chopped
1 small zucchini, chopped
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/3 cup sliced pitted Greek olives, optional
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain well., In a small bowl, whisk oil, lemon juice, vinegar, water, garlic, salt and pepper until blended. Stir in oregano., In a large bowl, combine pasta, vegetables and, if desired, olives. Add vinaigrette and cheese; toss to combine. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 219mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GREEK ROTINI SALAD



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Make and share this Greek Rotini Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups rotini pasta, uncooked
1 1/2 cups feta cheese, crumbled
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 small cucumber, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
8 radishes, sliced
1/3 cup green onion, chopped
1/4 cup kalamata olive, pitted
1/4 cup pimento stuffed olive
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon oregano

Steps:

  • Cook the rotini according to the package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain well.
  • Combine the rotini and the next 9 ingredients (through parsley) in a large bowl; toss gently.
  • Combine olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and oregano in a jar. Cover tightly and shake vigorously. Pour the dressing over the rotini mixture; toss gently to combine. Cover and chill thoroughly.

NANA'S FETA & VEGGIE ROTINI SALAD



Nana's Feta & Veggie Rotini Salad image

This a family favorite salad. its easy to make & it fast. I can always throw this together in a pinch. Its agreat way to make sure the family gets their veggies for the day...

Provided by Vanessa "Nikita" Milare @Kitkat777

Categories     Vegetables

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cup(s) tri-colored rotini pasta,cooked & cooled
1 cup(s) feta cheese,crumbled
1 cup(s) cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 cup(s) cucumbers, chopped
1/2 cup(s) black olives
1/2 cup(s) zesty italian dressing
1/4 cup(s) red onions, finely chopped

Steps:

  • First combine all the ingreients together & mix well in a large bowl.
  • Then refrigerate for about an hour & then serve.

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