Best Tikis Pasta Salad Recipes

Tiki's Pasta Salad image

Provided by IndigoLoves2Cook

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb cooked spiral shaped pasta (Fuselli, Rotini or Scooby Doo)
1/2 cucumber, diced
1/2 green pepper, diced
1/2 red pepper, diced
1 roma tomato, diced
1/2 cup black olives, sliced and drained
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup wine vinegar (Red or White)
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon onion powder or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3 dashes pepper
salt

Steps:

Cook Pasta as per package directions. Drain and rinse with COLD water for a few minutes.
Wash, Dry and dice veggies while pasta is cooking.
Pour pasta into a large bowl and add diced veggies and olives.
In a jar (with lid) mix vinegar, oil and spices. Put lid on the jar and shake it well for about 3 minutes. Pour over veggie/pasta mixture and toss well (bowl with a secure lid is perfect for this).
Refrigerate until ready to serve!
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.5, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 101.3, Carbohydrate 26.9, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 1.9, Protein 5

Taziki's Signature Pasta - Greek Chicken Pasta Salad image

Provided by Plain Chicken

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 Tbsp fresh thyme
1 Tbsp shallot (minced)
½ cup balsamic vinegar
Juice from one lemon
1 tsp sugar
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1½ cups olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1½ pounds penne pasta
6-8 boneless skinless chicken breasts, (grilled and cubed)
3 cups feta cheese, (crumbled)
6 roma tomatoes, (seeded and diced)
1 handful fresh basil, (chopped)

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Place thyme, shallot, balsamic vinegar, lemon, sugar, and Dijon mustard in blender. Pulse a few times. Slowly blend in olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste.
In a large bowl, combine pasta, chopped chicken, feta, tomatoes and fresh basil. Pour dressing over pasta mixture. Toss to fully coat chicken pasta mixture.
Serve warm or cold.