Best Spaghetti Salad With Balsamic And Basil Dressing Recipes

Balsamic Basil Pasta Salad image

Provided by Stephanie

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

7 oz (about 2 1/4 cups) dry whole wheat rotini pasta or chickpea pasta if you're gluten-free, cooked (3 1/2 cups cooked pasta)
2 cups grape tomatoes, quartered
1 1/4 cups cucumber, chopped (I like to use an English cucumber for this)
1 1/2 cups orange bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup red onion, chopped and soaked in ice water for a few minutes, then drained (this takes some of the bite out)
1 1/4 cup mild (or hot if ya like!) pickled banana pepper rings, drained and chopped
1 can (3.8 oz) sliced black olives, drained
1 (8 oz) block of mozzarella cheese, diced
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced (or more if you like!)
1/4 cup + 2 Tbs balsamic vinegar
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dijon or spicy brown mustard
pinch of salt and pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

Boil your pasta. While your pasta is cooking, make your dressing. Whisk together the vinegar, garlic powder, mustard, salt and pepper. While still whisking, drizzle in your olive oil. Once fully combined, set aside.
When the pasta is done cooking, drain well then add a few tablespoons of the dressing to the pasta to prevent sticking and refrigerate until cold in a large bowl - this makes about 13 cups so be sure to have a big enough bowl! (Hot Tip: Don't rinse your pasta in cold water after cooking, removing the outer starch can keep the dressing from sticking well to it!)
Add the remaining ingredients to the pasta (you may need to give the dressing another good whisking before adding if the oil has separated). You can serve this right away, but it's even better if it can have some time to marinate in the fridge! Once it's refrigerated, I like to let it sit on the counter for a few (the olive oil will thicken in the fridge and setting it out re-liquifies it) then give it a good stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, ServingSize 1 cup

Spaghetti Salad with Balsamic and Basil Dressing image

Provided by Gretchen ***

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 14

SALAD
8 oz spaghetti, broken into thirds
6 oz mozzarella cheese, diced (1 1/4 cup)
1 1/2 c diced tomatoes
1/2 c diced Vidalia onion
DRESSING
1/4 c olive oil, extra virgin
1/4 c balsamic vinegar
5-6 fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp Italian seasoning blend
1/4 tsp salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

1. Cook pasta to desired doneness as directed on the package.
2. Drain and rinse with cold water.
3. In a bowl, combine cooked and cooled pasta with the remaining salad ingredients.
4. In a small jar with lid, combine dressing ingredients. Shake well.
5. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Chill for 8 hours or overnight.

Basil-Balsamic Vinaigrette image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

Whisk together the vinegar, basil, garlic and a generous pinch of salt in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream to make a smooth, slightly thick dressing. Whisk in a couple turns of freshly ground black pepper.

Balsamic Pasta Salad image

Provided by The Esquire

Categories Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dry basil
2 teaspoons parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups small shell pasta, of choice uncooked
3/4 cup broccoli, chopped into small flowerettes
1 red pepper, chopped fine
1 green onion, sliced fine

Steps:

Whisk first 6 ingredients together to prepare the dressing mix, set aside.
Cook the pasta of your choice.
While pasta is cooking, chop broccoli and blanch for 2 minutes.
Combine cooked pasta, blanched broccoli, chopped red pepper and sliced green onion.
Pour dressing mix on top of pasta mixture; toss to coat.
Chill until ready to serve.
**Note: Preparation can be accomplished while pasta is cooking, making this a very quick dish**.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.7, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 0.7, Sodium 21.9, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2.3, Protein 5.9