Best Rinnys Cavatappi Salad Recipes

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CAVATAPPI PASTA SALAD WITH TUNA AND OLIVES



Cavatappi Pasta Salad with Tuna and Olives image

This is a great macaroni salad with cavatappi pasta I started making a few years back and is now requested at every event I attend. So simple, yet delicious!

Provided by karabear8317

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package cavatappi pasta
2 cups mayonnaise
2 (11 ounce) cans albacore tuna, drained
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives
4 stalks celery, chopped
½ medium white onion, chopped
kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add cavatappi and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 9 to 10 minutes. Drain and run under cold water until no longer hot. Drain again and transfer to a big bowl.
  • Add mayonnaise, tuna, olives, celery, onion, salt, and pepper to the pasta; toss until fully combined. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 772.9 calories, Carbohydrate 46.8 g, Cholesterol 45.1 mg, Fat 53.3 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 28.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 823.1 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

CRAB MACARONI SALAD



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Flaked, canned crab meat stars in this macaroni salad for a refreshing summertime side dish.

Provided by Kim

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Crab Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup elbow macaroni
¾ cup mayonnaise
1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat, drained, flaked, and cartilage removed
¼ cup finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons chili sauce (such as Heinz®)
1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 leaves lettuce

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain. Rinse macaroni with cold water until completely chilled; drain.
  • Mix macaroni, mayonnaise, crabmeat, celery, chili sauce, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Spoon into lettuce leaves to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 38.8 mg, Fat 33.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 719.7 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

HEALTHY SUMMER PASTA SALAD



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This all-American pasta salad gets a healthy boost from summer's vegetable bounty. Don't limit yourself to just tomatoes, corn and zucchini -- string beans and cucumber could also find a happy home here.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Kosher salt
8 ounces dry cavatappi
Quarter of a red onion, minced
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sour cream
1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoons dry mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved or quartered if large
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or fresh chives
1 ear of corn, husked and kernels cut from the cob (about 1 cup)
1 medium zucchini, cut into a small dice

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cavatappi and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, soak the onion in cold water for 5 minutes and then drain.
  • Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, cider vinegar, sugar, mustard, drained red onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper until smooth.
  • Add the cooked cavatappi, tomatoes, dill, corn and zucchini to the dressing and stir to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Fat 16 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 15 milligrams, Sodium 230 milligrams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 5 grams

EASY TUNA PASTA SALAD



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A simple tuna pasta salad with bright flavors.

Provided by Matthew Francis

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (16 ounce) package cavatappi (corkscrew macaroni)
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
½ tablespoon garlic powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 (8 ounce) cans tuna, drained
3 stalks celery, sliced
1 red onion, diced
1 cup peas
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
½ cup chopped green olives
1 teaspoon lemon juice, or to taste
4 hard-boiled eggs, halved

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook cavatappi at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 9 to 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper for dressing together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • Stir tuna, celery, onion, peas, parsley, olives, and 1 teaspoon lemon juice into pasta. Pour dressing over salad, toss until coated, and add hard-boiled eggs on top. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557.1 calories, Carbohydrate 53.6 g, Cholesterol 133.5 mg, Fat 27.2 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 512.5 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

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