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ITALIAN PASTA SALAD RECIPE



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This is one satisfying and flavor-packed cold pasta salad with crunchy veggies, fresh herbs, rustic old-world salami, tangy olives, and mozzarella. A zesty Italian dressing brings it all together.

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Salad

Number Of Ingredients 18

¾ lb pasta, ((I recommend fusilli or rotini pasta) )
Kosher salt
1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
1 bell pepper (any color, cored and chopped)
1 shallot (chopped)
1 cup marinated artichoke hearts (6 ounces)
1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives
6 pepperoncini, (chopped)
6 to 8 ounces salami, (sliced into bite size pieces )
6 ounces mozzarella cheese, (torn (or mozzarella cheese balls))
½ cup packed chopped fresh parsley
½ cup packed chopped fresh basil leaves
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, (minced)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in boiling water according to package instructions until the pasta is cooked to al dante (don't forget to salt your water). Drain
  • In a large bowl, mix the pasta with the tomatoes, chopped veggies, artichoke hearts, olives, pepperoncini, salami, mozzarella, and fresh herbs.
  • In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix the dressing ingredients together.
  • Pour the dressing over the pasta and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.3 kcal, Carbohydrate 31.1 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Cholesterol 26.9 mg, Sodium 748.4 mg, Fiber 2.7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TUSCAN PASTA SALAD



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Tuscan Pasta Salad is an easy pasta salad with sun dried tomatoes, peppers spinach, and olives tossed in a tangy dressing. This pasta salad is perfect for your next potluck!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Number Of Ingredients 16

16 ounce bowtie pasta (cooked and drained in cold water)
1 7 ounce jar sun-dried tomatoes in oil (drained)
1 red bell pepper (diced)
1 6.5 ounce can sliced olives
1 cup spinach
1/4 cup basil (chopped)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
3/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon dry oregano
1 teaspoon dry basil
1 clove garlic
black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine pasta, sundried tomatoes, bell pepper, olives, spinach, basil, and parmesan cheese. Toss until combined.
  • To make the dressing: In a small bowl whisk olive oil, vinegar, water, salt, sugar, oregano, basil, garlic and salt and pepper.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the pasta salad and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 567 kcal, Carbohydrate 59 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 31 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Sodium 525 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TUSCAN PASTA SALAD WITH GRILLED VEGETABLES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 small head radicchio, halved lengthwise and cored
2 bulbs fennel, cored and cut into wedges, plus 1/4 cup chopped fronds
6 baby bell peppers, halved and seeded
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
8 ounces orecchiette (about 2 cups)
1 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3 ounces Parmesan cheese, shaved

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high. Toss the radicchio, fennel wedges and bell peppers in a large bowl with 1/4 cup olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and grill, turning occasionally, until charred and crisp-tender, about 4 minutes for the peppers and radicchio and 6 minutes for the fennel. Let cool, then cut into small pieces.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Drain and rinse under cold water; shake off the excess. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add the grilled vegetables and cannellini beans to the pasta; toss well. Add the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, the lemon juice, parsley, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste; toss. Add the Parmesan and fennel fronds and toss gently.

ITALIAN GRILLED VEGETABLE PASTA SALAD



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Fire up the grill, and make use of those fresh vegetables from your garden or a favorite farmers' market to create an easy, one-of-a-kind pasta salad.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 27m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 small zucchini or yellow summer squash , cut into 1-inch slices
8 cherry tomatoes
1 medium onion, cut into eighths
1 package (8 ounces) fresh mushroom
1/2 cup reduced-fat Italian dressing
1 package Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® classic pasta salad mix
1/3 cup cold water

Steps:

  • Toss zucchini, tomatoes, onion, mushrooms and dressing in large bowl until well coated.
  • Brush grill rack lightly with vegetable oil, or spray with cooking spray. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Place vegetables on grill, using slotted spoon. Grill uncovered 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 4 to 5 minutes, turning once and brushing with remaining dressing in bowl, until crisp-tender. Refrigerate vegetables uncovered in single layer while making pasta.
  • Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Using same bowl with any remaining dressing, stir together Seasoning mix and cold water; set aside. Drain pasta; rinse with cool water. Shake to drain well. Cut grilled vegetables in half if desired; stir vegetables and pasta into seasoning mixture. Serve immediately, or refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 590 mg

GRILLED VEGETABLE PASTA SALAD WITH PARSLEY VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup finely chopped Italian parsley
1 garlic clove peeled
1 pound tri-colored fusilli pasta
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small garlic clove, finely minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large red bell peppers, seeded, cut in half
2 large ears fresh corn, husked
2 large zucchini, sliced (1/2-inch thick)
1 large red onion, sliced (1/3-inch)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, with a whisk, beat together 1 tablespoon vinegar, salt, pepper. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and beat until emulsified. Add the other tablespoon of vinegar and 2 more tablespoons of olive oil and beat until emulsified. Top the mixture with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Stir in parsley. Add the garlic clove. Refrigerate until ready to use. Cook pasta per package instructions, drain, rinse with cold water until cool, add to bowl and toss with olive oil and garlic clove. Set aside. Brush vegetables with olive oil. On a hot grill roast peppers, corn, zucchini and red onion until browned and tender. Remove from grill. Remove kernels from corn and roughly chop remaining vegetables. Toss grilled vegetables and reserved vinaigrette with pasta. Serve at room temperature.

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