Best Sweet And Tangy Pasta Salad Recipes
SWEET AND TANGY ORZO SALAD
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 45m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- For the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
- For the salad: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring often, until soft and golden brown, about 12 minutes. Add the onions to the dressing and stir to coat.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the orzo until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain it well and, while it is still warm, add to the bowl of dressed onions. Stir in the fennel and dried cranberries and allow to cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes. Add the arugula and mozzarella and toss to combine. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Cook's Note: If serving the next day, a drizzle of olive oil will help to bring this salad back to life.
GRANDMA'S SWEET AND TANGY BEAN SALAD
I've never been a huge bean salad fan, due to the textures primarily. However, this bean salad my grandmother and mother passed along is great because it adds a good crunchiness with cucumbers, green peppers, onion, and celery!
Provided by ChristinaAB
Categories Salad Beans Three Bean Salad Recipes
Time 2h20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix green beans, kidney beans, wax beans, corn, sweet peas, celery, onion, cucumber, and green bell pepper together in a bowl.
- Stir vinegar, sugar, vegetable oil, and salt together in a saucepan; bring to a boil until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Pour vinegar mixture over bean mixture; marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight. Drain salad of extra marinade before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.1 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 672.2 mg, Sugar 23.7 g
SWEET-SOUR PASTA SALAD
Fresh garden vegetables add color and crunch to this attractive salad. Its pleasant vinaigrette-type dressing is sparked with ground mustard and garlic. I like the look of the tricolor spirals, but you can substitute other pasta shapes or use what you have on hand. -Launa Shoemaker, Landrum, South Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Place in a large serving bowl. Stir in the onion, tomato, cucumber, green pepper and parsley; set aside. , In a small saucepan, combine the dressing ingredients. Cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 5mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SWEET AND TANGY SUMMER MACARONI SALAD
Quick and easy. Tastes best when it sits for a while before serving. I change up the veggies every time I make it, with whatever I have on hand. Carrots and celery work well.
Provided by tojo5
Categories Salad Pasta Salad Macaroni Salad Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water until macaroni is cooled.
- Place macaroni into a large salad bowl and stir in tomatoes, green bell pepper, cucumber, and green onion.
- Whisk sugar, vegetable oil, ketchup, vinegar, salt, paprika, and black pepper, stirring in a bowl until sugar has dissolved. Pour dressing over macaroni and vegetables and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33 g, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 325.1 mg, Sugar 16.8 g
TANGY PASTA SALAD WITH SPINACH
The bright flavor of Lemon-Herb Dressing is all you need to unite the simple ingredients of this easy-to-make Tangy Pasta Salad with Spinach.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, toss pasta with celery, spinach, capers, and dressing. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 2 g
SWEET MACARONI SALAD
A sweet out-of-the-ordinary dressing makes this macaroni salad special. My aunt gave me the recipe and it has become one of my favorites. I occasionally leave out the green pepper if I know that people don't like it, and it still tastes great. -Idalee Scholz, Cocoa Beach, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water; drain well., In a large bowl, combine macaroni and vegetables. Whisk together remaining ingredients until smooth and sugar is dissolved; stir into macaroni mixture. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calories, Fat 23g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 332mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
THE BEST CREAMY PASTA SALAD RECIPE
The absolute BEST Creamy Pasta Salad made with broccoli, cucumbers, olives, cheese, red onion, red pepper, and broccoli then tossed in a sweet and tangy dressing. This is the perfect pasta salad for parties and potlucks!
Provided by Elyse
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Rinse well with cold water until pasta is cold.
- Place cooked and cooled pasta in a large mixing or serving bowl.
- Mix in broccoli florets, red onion, red bell pepper, cucumber, sliced olives and cheese.
- Whisk together all dressing ingredients and pour over pasta and other ingredients.
- Gently fold in dressing until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
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