Best Rinnys Cavatappi Salad Recipes

SPINACH SALAD WITH RASPBERRIES & CANDIED WALNUTS

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I created a bright spinach salad with raspberries for a big family dinner. Even those who don't normally like spinach change their minds after the first bite. -Robert Aucelluzzo, Simi Valley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 large egg white
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups walnut halves
1/2 cup sugar
DRESSING:
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons light corn syrup
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
SALAD:
8 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 10 cups)
1-1/2 cups fresh raspberries

Steps:

Preheat oven to 300°. In a small bowl, whisk egg white and vanilla until frothy. Stir in walnuts. Sprinkle with sugar; toss to coat evenly. Spread in a single layer in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan., Bake 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring every 10 minutes. Spread on waxed paper to cool completely., In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended. Place spinach in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with raspberries and 1 cup candied walnuts (save remaining walnuts for another use).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 13g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CAVATAPPI PASTA SALAD WITH TUNA AND OLIVES

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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

Ingredients

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