Best Threadgills French Quarter Pasta Salad Recipes

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THREADGILL'S FRENCH QUARTER PASTA SALAD



Threadgill's French Quarter Pasta Salad image

This salad is great, and you mix it up a day ahead of serving. It is for a large crowd, but you could cut the recipe in half. Prep time includes 12 hours in the refrigerator. This is from "Threadgill's, The Cookbook" by Eddie Wilson. A landmark grill in Austin.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 12m

Yield 18-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 cup black olives, sliced
1/2 cup green olives, sliced
1/4 cup green chili, diced
1 red onion, sliced
1/2 cup celery, finely diced
1/2 cup cauliflower, diced
1 teaspoon capers
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1/2 carrot, finely diced
1/2 cup broccoli, diced
1/2 cup mushroom, thinly sliced
4 lbs spiral shaped pasta, uncooked,fresh or frozen (dry would work also)
2 teaspoons parsley, minced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon basil leaves, sliced
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon leaf oregano
1 teaspoon tarragon leaf
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup vinaigrette dressing (your favorite)

Steps:

  • Mix all salad ingredients EXCEPT pasta.
  • Mix salad dressing and pour over vegetables.
  • Let stand for 12 hours in refrigerator, stirring occasionally.
  • Cook and chill pasta.
  • Add pasta to the vegetables.
  • Serve as a salad or as a base for entree salads.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.1, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 80.9, Carbohydrate 78.3, Fiber 4, Sugar 2.8, Protein 13.7

FRENCH QUARTER RICE SALAD



French Quarter Rice Salad image

This came out of a brand names cookbook. It is really delicious! The raisins add just a hint of sweetness that offsets the tang of the dressing. Prep time does not include refrigeration time. I always use chicken breast when making this salad, but the directions are not specific, so you could use dark meat if you prefer.

Provided by Chris Reynolds

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (6 ounce) package long grain and wild rice blend
1/3-2/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon dijon-style mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
2 cups diced cooked chicken (or turkey)
1 large carrot, shredded
1/2 cup raisins
1/3 cup chopped green onion
1/2 cup pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions. Cool slightly.
  • In large bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, mustard, Tabasco, and garlic. Add the rice, chicken, carrot, raisins, and green onions. Mix well.
  • Cover; refrigerate 2 to 4 hours to blend flavors.
  • Just before serving, mix in the pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.9, Fat 32.8, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 52.5, Sodium 72.1, Carbohydrate 18.8, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 12.3, Protein 19.7

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